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Retailers, suppliers to convene at PMA Fresh Connections
Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) Fresh Connections: Retail will connect retailers and suppliers through retail-based education sessions, networki... READ MORE »
National Potato Council announces support of federal labeling standard
The National Potato Council (NPC) praised the release of a legislative proposal by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts that would create... READ MORE »
Nelson Irrigation launches new Pivot products
Nelson Irrigation announced the launch of four new additions to its line of Pivot Products. Nelson Irrigation introduced the R55I Inverted End of Pivo... READ MORE »
FDA grant establishes two regional centers for food safety training
The FDA announced the award for two regional centers for food safety training and outreach.In 2015, the FDA and USDA's National Institute of Food and ... READ MORE »
PVY workshops June 20-23
Potato virus detection training workshops will be held in four different sites from June 20-23. The workshops will cover field identification of PVY (... READ MORE »
Water sampling for FSMA compliance
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Produce Safety. One area that w... READ MORE »
Marrone Bio reports first sales of MAJESTENE bionematicide
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) announced its first sales of its latest product, MAJESTENE. The company also reports that MAJESTENE has been liste... READ MORE »
New USDA bee genebank will preserve genetic diversity
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is organizing a national bee genebank as part of the agency's response to ongoing problems facing the country'... READ MORE »
Potato growers select 2016 NPC leadership
The National Potato Council (NPC) announced Jim Tiede from James Tiede Farms of American Falls, Idaho, was elected to serve as president for 2016 and ... READ MORE »
Study: high pollinator density, diversity benefit small farms
Higher numbers of pollinators can significantly increase crop productivity of small-sized farms, according to a paper in the latest issue of Science."... READ MORE »
