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ArmgaSys, a full-service information technology company specializing in custom software and mobile applications, announced today it has acquired Envio software and the team supporting the agribusiness technology. Created by Unisun Software, Envio is used by growers, packers, and shippers throughout the fresh produce industry as a comprehensive inventory management solution. …

The sweet and crispy Opal apple had the prestigious honor of being sent up to the International Space Station this past Saturday. The news came last fall when The Johnson Space Center sent the request for apples to FirstFruits of Washington, a collaborative apple marketing company owned by growers. …

Organic iceberg and green onions are now being offered by Braga Fresh Family Farms as part of their premium-quality, USDA-certified line of organic produce—Josie’s Organics. …

The New York Apple Growers (NYAG) has launched a second new apple variety called RubyFrost which will be available at participating retailers in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. RubyFrost is known for its beautiful rich color, definitive crisp texture and a delicate balance of sweet and tart flavors. …

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam called for increased funding to fight citrus greening, which is threatening to decimate Florida’s famed citrus crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its estimate today for the 2014-15 harvest season to 103 million boxes of oranges, a decline from the forecast released in 2014. …