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Modified Atmosphere Packaging benefits nut industry

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology offers benefits to the nut industry in terms of bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality. In a recent press release from Masterpa... more »

Report indicates autonomous machines could revolutionize ag

Autonomous machines are set to transform crop farming by enhancing productivity, precision and operational efficiency, according to a new report by RaboBank's RaboResearch. Despite the potential, a... more »

BeeHero establishes regional headquarters in Australia

BeeHero, a pioneer of precision pollination, has announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Australia as part of a strategic plan to expand operations. more »

USDA seeks US exporters for upcoming trade mission

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Vietnam, Sept. 9-13, 2024. Participants will attend events in H... more »

Honeybee health expert joins Terra Vera

Crop management tech specialist Terra Vera has added Jeff Pettis, a renowned entomologist to its staff. Jeff Pettis specializes in apiculture and honey bee health, has joined the company as a techn... more »

NASS releases ag census congressional district profiles 

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This summary presents data by congressional ... more »

Meridian Growers Processing welcomes Cristian Lazcano as its inventory specialist

Meridian Growers Processing has announced it has hired Cristian Lazcano as its new inventory specialist. Lazcano may be new to the tree nut industry, but he has more than three years of experience man... more »

Meridian Growers notes stabilization in nut pricing this past week

Meridian Growers released its market update on March 26. In the update the company noted that the pistachio market remained steady, with no noticeable change. Falling prices continued in the almond... more »

Honey bees at risk for colony collapse from longer, warmer fall seasons

The famous work ethic of honeybees might spell disaster for these busy crop pollinators as the climate warms, new research indicates. Flying shortens the lives of bees, and worker honey bees will f... more »

Meridian Growers promotes Michelle Carter to director of communications

Meridian Growers announced it has promoted Michelle Carter to director of communications. Carter was hired in July of 2006 as a sales and marketing assistant and the company said she has as consistent... more »