Month: February 2014

The Grower-Shipper Association Foundation is accepting applications for the 2014 AgKnowledge program now through February 28, 2014. Applications are available at the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation website. …

Ocean Mist Farms received the Large Business of the Year Award from the North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 1; Dale Huss accepted the award for Ocean Mist Farms. …

February is American Heart Health Month, and USApple and its members are contributing to this important health moment by launching a fun, friendly digital campaign centered on apples’ many heart health benefits. …

By a vote of 68 – 32, the United States Senate took final action on the conference report to the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, which comprises 120 specialty crop organizations and 350 individual specialty crops grown across America, made the following statement regarding the Senate action: …

The United Fresh Produce Association hailed the long-awaited passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill) as the measure crossed the final legislative hurdle when the Senate approved the Farm Bill conference report today by a vote of 68 – 32. …