Hard Times for a Hot Commodity, the Prized New Mexico Chile
In all her eight decades of farming in southeastern New Mexico, June Rutherford has never seen a chile season this bad. …
Year: 2019
USDA Announces Appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members and 11 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. The appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2022. …
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers and handlers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Secretary Sonny Perdue will appoint individuals to serve terms of office that will begin Jan.1, 2021, and end Dec. 31, 2023. …
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future with $ 5.9 Million Research Investment
The Almond Board of California (ABC) today announced an investment of $ 5.9 million dollars in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices. With this commitment, the California almond community has invested $ 89 million in research since 1973 to build a foundation of knowledge on responsible farming practices, food quality and safety and almonds’ impact on human health. …
Fyffes Anexco Farm Wins Prestigious Exporter Grand Award in Costa Rica
On December 5, the Chamber of Exportation Costa Rica (Cadexco) awarded Fyffes-owned pineapple farm Anexco with the ‘Exporter Grand Award’, the highest recognition given by this organization. …
