Sustainability

Leger & Son, a family operation of pecan growers.

Leger & Son hedges to protect pecan groves from hurricanes

Leger & Son grows pecans by conserving water, paying attention to soil health and vigorously trimming trees. Sustainable practices have allowed the third- generation Cordele, Georgia, family operation, which is also a major watermelon grower-shipper, to successfully grow pecans for nearly six decades. ... more »

Biologicals provider gains zero waste certification

Biologicals provider Pro Farm Group Inc. (ProFarm) has achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certification for its reduction of waste. Guided by Ingenium Group LLC (Ingenium) and its De... more »

“FoldBot” robot streamlines packaging

A robot cardboard folding system cuts carton folding time and expense. Small farmers can hand fold the boxes and – for larger growers buying millions – an expensive full-size automated forming ... more »

EFI offers online training for growers, packers 

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is launching new online training products. The ... more »

Vestaron receives EPA approval on new novel-acting peptide-based insecticide

Vestaron Corporation, a sustainable crop protection solutions company, has obtained EPA approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN. Vestaron's mission is to revolutionize the... more »
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UCCE Lake County hosting walnut update meeting

The University of California Lake County Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office is planning to host a walnut update meeting. The 2024 Lake County walnut update meeting is scheduled for March 21 at the... more »

Setton Farms is a trusted name

This family-owned growing operation integrates a hands-on approach to growing and processing pistachios. ... more »

U.S. Syngenta site recognized by EPA for decarbonization

Syngenta Group, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, has announced its manufacturing facility in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, has been recognized as a top user of green pow... more »

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