WSU Research Shows Beeflow Pollination Program Produces Over 50% Larger Blueberries

April 4, 2022 Beeflow

The study, led by Dr. Lisa Wasko DeVetter, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Small Fruits, was conducted across two farms in northern Washington in 2021, using the Duke variety of blueberries, and showed larger berries on the plants pollinated by Beeflow bees.

USDA Announces Intent to Reestablish Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Charter, Seeks Nominees

April 4, 2022 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). It is also seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the FVIAC. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2022.

Whole Oceans to Begin Site Work for Bucksport Salmon Farm This Spring

A planned land-based Atlantic salmon farm in Bucksport intends to start pre-construction work on its land at the former Verso paper mill this spring, some of the first work at the site since the massive project got approvals in 2019.

Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation Announces Directors and Officers

The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation, an organization established in 2021 to carry on the legacy of the late Kurt Grinnell, today announced its inaugural officers and directors.

Tyson Fresh Meats’ Kent Harrison Named Agribusiness Leader

April 1, 2022 Midan

Kent Harrison, vice president of marketing and premium programs at Tyson Foods Fresh Meats has been named the National Agri-Marketing Association’s Agribusiness Leader of the Year.