Get the most from a co-packing relationship

Dec 15, 2020

Webinar participants will learn first-hand about co-packing from industry experts

Registration is now open for “Best Practices for Working with a Co-Packer”, which is taking place January 13, 2021 from 9 to 10:30am. In this webinar, participants will hear from a co-packer and an industry panel comprised of speakers who have worked with a co-packer to produce agricultural and food products.

The panel will provide perspectives from both sides of the co-packing relationship. Company speakers will discuss what steps they took to be ready. The co-packer will share what is required from a company. All speakers will share some of the challenges and tips for how to get the most from the relationship and work towards a successful outcome.

Following the industry panel presentation and questions, participants will have an opportunity to participate in a break-out session on co-packing in Alberta. This session will further explore emerging trends and sharing of best practices and tips that enable companies to expand sales through co-packing.

Source : alberta.ca

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.