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Beyond the AgTech Hype.

During a recent trip to the United States, I wanted to gain perspective from farmers about agricultural technology development in Silicon Valley. I wanted an honest opinion, and I believe that is exactly what I received. While drinking a cup of coffee with a local farmer from Texas, I asked about his...

Seasonal High Tunnels – Ventilated

Seasonal tunnel greenhouse system that can be built economically and competitively compared to foreign products currently imported predominantly from China, Canada, and England. Our innovative, custom greenhouse solutions offer a unique variety of greenhouse coverings to protect crops from the elements and...

Oregon blueberry yield topples records, expands overseas

  As local farmers, field hands and migrant workers toiled in the fields this summer picking blueberries, several recounted a “berry glut. Blueberry supply seemed to outpace demand, in a competitive market where farmers vie for U-pick stand attention and both domestic and international markets....

US government to buy wild blueberries to help prop up prices

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Department of  Agriculture will buy up to 30 million pounds of wild blueberries to help stabilize prices and supply in one of Maine’s signature industries. The members of Maine’s congressional delegation told The Associated Press on Thursday that the agency will pay up to $13...

Aronia Berry Process Line

  Blower Cleaner, Destemmer, Water Tank, Dryer, Inspection Table, 30lb Box Weigh Machine. Aronia Berry Processing Line in Iowa.  We at Used Blueberry Equipment assisted Kent and Heather Friedrichsen in setting up their process line last year.  They had a very successful harvest last fall and processed...

Food Safety Resources

Welcome to Food Safety Resources; The first of its kind food safety resource Website and Mobile App. Food Safety Resources was created by Food Safety Specialists currently working in the produce industry. These specialists understand the demands of the food safety industry and aspire to provide a technology...

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