Year: 2018

Village Farms International Continues Leadership in Greenhouse Crop Protection

December 26, 2018 Village Farms International

Village Farms International announced that it has facilitated the approval by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of a novel new crop protectant, Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906, branded PMV-01®. The new inoculant, branded PMV-01®, is a mild form of the Pepino mosaic tomato plant virus (PepMV) and protects greenhouse tomatoes against aggressive forms of that same plant virus through cross-protection, which is a plant defense mechanism against viral infections. …

Stemilt Grants Holiday Wishes to Local Children

December 26, 2018 Stemilt Growers

The Christmas gift giving is facilitated by Stemilt’s Community Investment Committee each year and matches with the community pillar of Stemilt’s giving back program. The company also supports organizations, projects, and events that involve education, nutrition, and fitness/health in various ways throughout the year. …

The Panhandle May be the Next Citrus-Growing Region

December 26, 2018 Jack Payne, News Bulletin

Citrus just isn’t grown that much in North Florida. In fact, it’s also grown less and less in its traditional strongholds in central and south Florida as a deadly disease takes its toll on groves. …

Limoneira Provides Fiscal Year 2018 Business Update

December 26, 2018 Limoneira

Persistent rains in the Arizona desert during the Company’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 delayed timing of the D3 zone or desert zone lemon harvest into the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. …

CFIA: Update, Eat Smart brand Salad Shake Ups (single serve) recalled

December 26, 2018 Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The food recall warning issued on December 14, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. …