Month: November 2019

Exclusive Showing of “The Last Harvest” at Organic Grower Summit

November 19, 2019 OPN

An exclusive showing of the award winning Driscoll’s documentary The Last Harvest, which shines light on the labor shortage and immigration reform, will be held at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit, followed by an open forum discussion among produce industry leaders. …

FPAA Salutes Integrated North American Approach to Shared Tomato Virus Threat

November 19, 2019 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that they will begin to inspect tomato and pepper seed, transplants and fruit by Nov. 22 to protect against a plant virus known as Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV) which has spread around the world since first being detected in Israel in 2014. …

N.C. Pecan Growers Prevail, Good Crop For Thanksgiving

November 19, 2019 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

“Reports from growers are showing a good quantity and quality of pecans this year, with pecan season running into December,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. …

Dümmen Orange Makes Available First Global Tropical Plants Catalog

November 18, 2019 Dümmen Orange

From now on all our tropicals can be found together in one catalog! …

Rio Roses Showcases Award-Winners at the 2019 Floral Distribution Conference

November 18, 2019 Rio Roses

The WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference was held November 5-7 in Miami, and Rio Roses was proud to bring our finest products to this annual event. …