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Guess what vegetable is tops in Green Giant poll

Forget red and blue states. This polling map of the U.S. shows a green wave — and it’s not the Green Party you’re thinking of.

Jun 19, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Broccoli, #Sweet Corn, #Carrots, #Asparagus, #Potatoes

Fresh market takes on greater importance for Michigan asparagus

Michigan asparagus growers are fending off competition from imports and battling for long-term survival while leaning on H-2A for labor needs and moving an increasing percentage of asparagus on the fresh market.

Jun 07, 2019 by Tom Karst #Michigan Produce, #Asparagus, #Michigan

Sandy Shore streamlines harvesting with Mantis cart

Ken Wall, owner of Sandy Shore Farms Ltd., says the one-man Mantis cart his company helped bring to market is resulting in 200% improved efficiencies compared to the standard three or five-man cart.

Jun 06, 2019 by Cynthia David #Ontario Field Produce, #Canada, #Asparagus

Asparagus season off to ‘solid’ start

Asparagus growers may be the only happy farmers in Ontario at the moment.

Jun 06, 2019 by Cynthia David #Ontario Field Produce, #Canada, #Asparagus

Packer Interview - Shay Myers

The Packer’s Tom Karst talks with Shay Myers, general manager of Nyssa, Ore.-based Owyhee Produce on May 28.

May 28, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Asparagus, #Video, #Onions

Asparagus season in Michigan starts, peak hits Memorial Day

Michigan asparagus season has started, following a cool spring that gave growers some extra time to prepare fields.

May 13, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #Michigan

Women in Produce — Katiana Valdes

Katiana Valdes is a self-confessed produce nerd.

May 06, 2019 by Tom Karst #Women in Produce, #Asparagus, #Florida

Riveridge’s Michigan asparagus program ready

Riveridge Produce, Sparta, Mich., is ready for the asparagus season.

May 02, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #Michigan

Donald Alford joins JMB to focus on asparagus, sweet corn

Asparagus and sweet corn company Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt, San Ramon, Calif., has hired Donald Alford in sales.

Apr 30, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #People

Imports, labor issues trouble California asparagus growers

The weather is no longer the biggest challenge facing asparagus growers in California as they prepare for this year’s anticipated March-to-summer harvest season.

Jan 23, 2019 by Carol Lawrence #The Packer, #Asparagus