Low pesticide residue found in most produce sampled
Of roughly 10,000 samples of mostly produce collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and several state agricultural departments in 2013, more than 99 percent had pesticide residues below...
View ArticleSakata launches three Eastern bell pepper varieties
Morgan Hill, Calif.-based Sakata Seed America has introduced three bell peppers for Eastern U.S. growers—Gridiron, Blitz and Touchdown—along with three grower tools.
View ArticleGrowers enlist 'buddy' plants to help manage insect pests
A group of small-scale farmers in northern Florida have enlisted the buddy system to help manage insects in their fields.
View ArticlePistachio group partners with Michelob beer on promotions
The American Pistachio Growers has partnered with Anheuser-Busch on the first-ever in-store promotion for the Fresno, Calif.-based nut group.
View ArticleNew test measures phenolics—beneficial plant chemicals
U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers have developed a new test to detect and measure beneficial plant-based chemicals called polyphenols or phenolics.
View ArticleFFVA fills newly created food safety and sustainability position
The Maitland-based Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Jill Dunlop to the newly created position of manager of food safety and sustainability, effective Jan. 5.
View ArticleMichigan State fetes blueberry breeder
A Michigan State University fruit breeder has been recognized for using innovation to solve real-world problems.
View ArticleFarmers Mutual Hail to acquire John Deere Insurance
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa has signed an agreement to acquire John Deere Insurance Co. and John Deere Risk Protection Inc., Johnstown, Iowa.
View ArticleCentral Valley citrus growers brace for New Year’s cold
A winter storm barreling down from Canada has put a damper on New Year’s celebrations and prompted many California Central Valley citrus growers to prepare for sub-freezing temperatures expected later...
View ArticleUniversity of Florida to offer hydroponic short courses in March
Due to past demand, the University of Florida is offering a hands-on two-day hydroponic short course twice in March.
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