Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. GrowSpan Greenhouse Evoqua and Its Neptune Benson Business Acquire VAF Filtration Systems Evoqua Water Technologies and its recently acquired Neptune Benson business announced the acquisition of VAF Filtration Systems. The … Read more
With a patchwork of federal and state regulations on the books and new ones emerging all the time, government agencies and employer groups are working to keep farmworkers and farmers up to date on safety technology and requirements. State Safety Requirements Read about: Keep Greenhouse Crops Cool in the Summer “We have new rules on a semi-regular … Read more
Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. Harris Seeds Harris Seeds Promotes Vice President Harris Seeds has announced the promotion of a member of its executive leadership team and the hiring of a manager. Vicky Rupley … Read more
There was a lot to pack in for two days of United Fresh 2016 in Chicago. Here are some of the snippets from the week. 1. More Produce, Less Space Controlled environment agriculture, or as many refer to as hydroponic growing, has made its presence at this year’s show as indoor farms. These indoor farms are … Read more
I hope you enjoyed our cover story about lettuce producer Mellon Farms. I was impressed by the number of acres, the efficiency of the farm, and most importantly, the fact that it is a third-generation family-owned operation. It is wonderful that Archie Mellon, the patriarch of the family, farmed with his son Doug years ago, … Read more