In a campaign called “Mushrooms are the Answer,” the Mushroom Council will use National Mushroom Month in September and weeks after to showcase the many benefits of mushrooms.
Hazel Technologies, Inc.’s Hazel 100 bin sachets have become a versatile and reliable solution for small, midsize, and even larger apple growers and cold storage operators, according to a news release.
The USDA’s National Organic Program is asking the public to comment on coming regulation of inert ingredients in pesticides used in organic production.
Fruit technology solution provider Hectre is finding industry acceptance with Spectre Top Down, a tool the company reports is capable of sizing more than 5,000 apples straight off the truck at receiving stations.
Lipman Family Farms will be increasing production of its winter vegetables in Immokalee, Fla., with an additional 1,400 acres, according to the company.
The Pacific Northwest organic pear crop looks promising, as estimates point to an increase in volume over last year, according to Domex Superfresh Growers.
