May 17, 2012
Hot Banana Peppers Exempt from Regulations for 2012
As a result of the recent announcement by Strubs to discontinue operations prior to the 2012 season, the board has decided to provide an exemption to the regulations for hot banana peppers.
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May 11, 2012
PROWL H20 Herbicide
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for PROWL H20.
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May 01, 2012
Strubs Update
The OPVG has been advised by Strubs that they will not be contracting with growers in 2012. A copy of the letter received from Strubs is attached.
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April 17, 2012
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition
The OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition for April 17th is now available.
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April 05, 2012
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition
The OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition ia now available.
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March 13, 2012
Hot Banana Pepper Agreement - Strubs Food Corp.
Agreement has been reached with Strubs Food Corp. for the 2012 crop of hot banana peppers for processing.
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March 12, 2012
2012 Red Beet Settlement
Agreement has been reached with Del Monte for the 2012 crop of red beets for processing.
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March 09, 2012
2012 Green and Wax Bean Agreement - Bonduelle
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle for the 2012 crop of green and was beans for processing.
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March 09, 2012
2012 Lima Bean Agreement
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle for the 2012 crop of lima beans.
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March 06, 2012
Agreement reached with Del Monte and Sun-Brite
Final offers were exchanged with Del Monte Canada Inc. and Sun-Brite Foods Inc. at the deadline on March 1st. Subsequently, Agreement was reached with both parties on March 5th.
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March 05, 2012
2012 Squash Agreement
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle for the 2012 crop of squash for processing.
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March 02, 2012
2012 Tomato Negotiations
The board reached agreement with H.J. Heinz but was unable to reach agreement with both Del Monte and Sun-Brite. All involved changes in prices, changes in the productivity formula and an increase in transplant pricing.
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March 01, 2012
2012 Carrot Agreement - Bonduelle/Campbells
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle and Campbells for the 2012 crop of carrots for processing.
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February 21, 2012
2012 Sweet Corn Agreement
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle for the 2012 sweet corn crop for processing. The price per ton increased to $102.50/ton from $99.75 in 2011. Payment will be made by direct deposit.
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February 16, 2012
Pea Agreement with Bonduelle
Agreement has been reached with Bonduelle for the 2012 crop of peas for processing.
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February 07, 2012
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition
The February 7th OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition is now available.
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January 25, 2012
Cucumber Arbitration
The decision of the arbitrator has been received and the final offer of HBI/Strubs was selected.
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January 17, 2012
ConAgra Agrees to Acquire Del Monte Canada from an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 17, 2012 – ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Toronto-based Del Monte Canada Inc., a leading provider and marketer of packaged fruits, fruit snacks and vegetables in Canada, from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.
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January 17, 2012
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition
The OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Update - Tomato & Pepper Edition is now available.
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December 19, 2011
2012 Cucumber Negotiations
Negotiations with Hartung Brothers Inc./Strubs Food Corp. were unsuccessful. Final offers of both parties are listed below. Arbitration will be scheduled for January 19th if possible.
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