Names in the News

Randall Weiseman November 21, 2008 General, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a look at some names in the news in both the peanut industry and in the search for a new agriculture secretary.

Private Food-Safety Standards Raise Concerns
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) recently raised concerns about the growing trend of private food-safety standards imposed by retailers. The WCO warned that these non-scientific requirements threaten the sustainability of the citrus industry, jeopardize farmers’ livelihoods and may ultimately reduce supply to consumer markets. The WCO concerns focus primarily on plant protection products and maximum […]
What You Need to Know for the 2025–26 Trunk-Injection Season
Sponsored Content Q: With the 2025–26 trunk-injection season near, what steps can be taken to make the ReMedium TI® injections the most effective for increased fruit yield and quality? A: The basics of the injection are still the same: There is one factor that is new in the injection realm. Research conducted at the University […]