UFA Co-operative Ltd. and MyLand, a pioneering soil health company based in Phoenix, AZ, announced a three-year collaboration on a commercial pilot with various growers in Alberta. This initiative is set to transform responsible farming practices and soil health management, leveraging advanced microbial technologies to benefit farmers and the environment.

The commercial pilot will be integrating MyLand’s proprietary technology and soil as a service to enhance the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the soil. This integration aims to result in enhanced soil fertility

The National Mascot Hall of Fame has unveiled a special display featuring Bobby Banana, the celebrated seven-foot ambassador of Dole Food Co. created in 1992 to promote healthy living around the world.

Now through Sept. 30, Bobby Banana: Dole’s Healthy-Living Icon for a Hungry World chronicles the inception and growth of the exuberant, sneakers-wearing Cavendish banana responsible for inspiring generations of kids and families toward nutritious food choices and active lifestyles.

The National Mascot Hall of Fame is located in Whiting, IN, 21 miles south of Chicago, and also maintains a

Social media is vital for your marketing! It helps you reach new customers, show off your beautiful flowers, and keep your current customers happy. But social media trends change fast, so staying updated is essential. Rio Roses has the top social media trends and how to use them to grow your business.

1. AI: Your New Social Media Assistant
AI tools save time and make work easier. For example, Copy.ai can help you write captions for your posts: you provide a prompt, select a tone, and the AI generates your caption. Plus, image creation tools Midjourney, DALL-E and Canva can easily create

On July 25, the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative’s board of directors said that it can no longer sustain its operations due to extremely low estimated fruit volumes, adverse weather conditions and challenging market and financial circumstances. As a result, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative and its subsidiaries will seek court direction and assistance to liquidate in an effort to maximize recovery for all stakeholders.

In this unfortunate situation, the board is collaborating with lenders and advisors to manage this process. It requests patience from all parties as it navigates this difficult period.

BC

The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40 percent, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council.

“Michigan’s surge in apple exports is a testament to our growers’ resilience and the strategic efforts of the U.S. Apple Export Council," said Kari Soldaat, chair of U.S. Apple Export Council and director of sales for Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc. "In a challenging domestic market, this growth not only supports our local economy but also strengthens our global presence and opens new opportunities for the future.”

The

Superfresh growers invited viewers to explore their orchards and discover how they live in tune with Mother Nature by using beneficial insects and shade cloth to mitigate environmental challenges.

In Battling Pests with IPM, Tyler Weinbender, director of sustainability and packaging, visits an orchard block struggling with aphid issues. He observes the release of ladybugs and lacewings, two beneficial insects that naturally combat pests. Weinbender discusses how Integrated Pest Management can be more effective than insecticides, particularly when dealing with aphids. These pests feed on the