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USApple Leader Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Ag Labor Crisis, BrightFarms Announces Voluntary Regional Recall of Produce: This Week’s Industry News

June 6, 2020May 25, 2017 by Growing Magazine

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. – USApple leader USApple Leader Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Agriculture Labor Crisis On May 19, Virginia apple grower and USApple leader, Phil Glaize of Glaize Apples spoke … Read more

Titan Farms: Building the Perfect Business Niche

June 8, 2022May 24, 2017 by Growing Magazine

What do peaches and sweet bell peppers have in common? It would seem not much. – Titan Farms Peaches are a sweet juicy fruit that originated in China and migrated around the world as part of the ancient silk trade. The fuzzy fruit grows on trees reaching 25 to 30 feet in height. Once established, … Read more

Guide to Planting and Harvesting Peppers

June 8, 2022May 22, 2017 by Growing Magazine

Peppers rank among the top 10 most popular vegetables in the United States. “Peppers fall somewhere between seventh and 10th on the list,” said Michael Orzole, Ph.D., professor emeritus of vegetable crops, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) Americans consume an average of 10.6 pounds of fresh … Read more

USDA Invests $17.5 Million for Sustainable Agriculture Economy, Daedong Industrial Celebrates 70th Anniversary: This Week’s Industry News

June 8, 2022May 18, 2017 by Growing Magazine

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. – Agriculture Economy USDA Invests $17.5 Million for Resilient Rural Communities and a Sustainable Agriculture Economy The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) … Read more

Tips for Dealing with Pests in the Orchard

June 8, 2022May 17, 2017 by Growing Magazine

Looking for bugs isn’t a nerdy middle school hobby – not if you’re an orchardist. It’s essential for tree fruit growers, no matter what spray program you use. – Pests in the Orchard Blanketing the orchard with sprays as a preventive may be someone’s idea of pest control, but a more cost-effective, rational and effective approach … Read more