USDA Announces Mushroom Council Appointments

November 8, 2013 USDA

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three producers to serve on the Mushroom Council.

Eco-Farming Strategies Benefit Growers, Consumers & The Environment

Apple growers wanted to find the best way to grow apples. Agricultural scientists wanted to reduce pesticide use on Wisconsin farms. These groups, starting with different objectives, found one solution that benefited them both: eco-fruit farming.

Strong Sales Show Success Of Early Season Pink Lady Brand

November 7, 2013 Pink Lady America LLC

As the harvest of the ‘standard’ Cripps Pink apple is underway in Washington State the shipments of its earlier version as sold under the Pink Lady® Brand have been displaying very good movement to retail markets as consumers celebrate its new availability.

Gourmet Trading Company Hires Caylan Gingerich As East Coast Procurement

November 7, 2013 Gourmet Trading Company

Gourmet Trading Company, year-round distributor of fresh asparagus and blueberries, has hired Caylan Gingerich as its East Coast Procurement.

Ken Corbett Farms Unveils New Logo, Website & Steps Up Marketing

November 7, 2013 Ken Corbett Farms

Ken Corbett Farms in Lake Park, GA has recently created a new logo and company website.  Ken Corbett Farms grows bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, specialty peppers, and eggplant, as well as row crops on approximately 2000 acres in the Lake Park area.