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March 2002
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Red Globe grapes are large-sized grapes, growing up to a one-inch plus diameter. Click here for the full story.
Research at Penn State Focuses
on Berries Grown in High Tunnels
Over the past two years, research has been conducted in high tunnels at the Center for Plasticulture’s High Tunnel Research and Education Facility at Penn State University.

Whoa - National says Welch’s not for sale
Some growers discuss possible sale of Welch’s

More Red Globe Seeded Grapes Go Domestic Market
As both production and plantings of Red Globe grapes have increased in California in the past several years, more California shippers are turning to the domestic market to absorb growing volume.

Marketplace of Ideas
Growers Say No to Trade Support and Cheap Imports

Farmers have Two Options: Go Export, or Go Organic

Suppliers can Re-define Retail Relationships

Question of the Month
Have you considered going organic on
all or part of your operation?

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