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Produce Crops
Terra Exports hires Manuel Escandon in South America division
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.
November 13, 2020 12:10 AM
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Industry
USDA cites California, Florida businesses with PACA violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited four California and one Florida company for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
November 13, 2020 12:10 AM
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Produce Crops
IMG Citrus purchases 4K acres of grapefruit groves
IMG Citrus, Vero Beach, Fla., has purchased a 4,000-acre grapefruit grove in St. Lucie County.
November 13, 2020 12:10 AM
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Sustainability
Small Scale Farming to Large Scale Agriculture: The Move Toward Environmentally Friendly Practices
Conservation agriculture is critical for modern farming. With pressures from climate change and the need for sustainability, smallholder farmers and large corporations are implementing new, environmentally friendly farming practices.
November 13, 2020 12:03 AM
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Maria Giraudo is the 10th winner of the Annual Kleckner Award.
Sustainability
Argentine farmer fights for no till agriculture, wins Kleckner Award
About 40 years ago Maria “Pilu” Giraudo’s father bagan to notice his soil eroding. He and neighboring farmers tried tirelessly to reverse the damage. After some years and many, many trials and advice he reduced and then stopped tilling, rejuvenating the tired soil. Yesterday, Giraudo received the Kleckner Award, an annual recognition given by Global Farmer Network to a farmer who shows leadership and vision, for her work in promotion of no-till agriculture in Argentina.
November 13, 2020 12:03 AM
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Kevin Folta addresses conference attendees on the importance of proactive communication about biotechnology. Folta was recognized for his communication and outreach efforts as the recipient of the 2016 Borlaug CAST Communication Award.
Sustainability
Cultivating Conversations: Dr. Kevin Folta Wins Award for Talking to Consumers about Ag
On Wednesday, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology recognized a scientist who builds awareness of biotechnology’s benefits by finding common ground with consumers.
November 13, 2020 12:03 AM
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Sustainability
Feed the Soil First, Then Feed the World
If we dig beneath the surface, we soon see that taking care of our soil has to become a global priority, especially in the regions where climate change hits hardest and food insecurity is still rife.
November 13, 2020 12:03 AM
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Sustainability
Krotz: Foul-Mouthed ‘Mr. Seed’ Sells With Scares
Randy Krotz, CEO of U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, responds to an inflammatory marketing video from Clif Bar.
November 13, 2020 12:03 AM
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