Watermelon board to take milestone celebration to next level
SAVANNAH, Ga. — While the focus was on fun and the 100th anniversary celebration, there was some work done at National Watermelon Association Convention Feb. 19-23.
View ArticlePhoto: John Corsaro wins the first NWA watermelon eating contest
Photo: John Corsaro wins the first NWA watermelon eating contest
View ArticleWatermelon feast for marathon runners
The National Watermelon Promotion Board and National Watermelon Association provided tons of the fruit at Marine Corp Marathon festivities in Washington, D.C.
View ArticleWatermelon association debuts logo, website
LA QUINTA, Calif. — The National Watermelon Association revealed a new logo and website today at its annual meeting.
View ArticleWatermelon board approves officers, budget, marketing plan
LA QUINTA, Calif. — The National Watermelon Promotion Board set its board and budget and has a website redesign planned this year.
View ArticleWatermelon queens bring sales with their sashes
It seems old-fashioned to have such a thing as a watermelon queen in 2015.
View ArticleSakata Seed continues partnership with watermelon association
Sakata Seed America, for the third consecutive year, made a monetary contribution to the National Watermelon Association and donated more than 50,000 young watermelon plants for auctions at the NWA...
View ArticleWatermelon association elects officers
The National Watermelon Association has elected its officers for the 2015-16 season.
View ArticleRed, white, blue and watermelons to decorate race car
A NASCAR driver sponsored by the National Watermelon Association will drive a patriotic and watermelon-themed car in a July 4 race.
View ArticleBayer helps watermelon association boost membership
Bayer CropScience Vegetables Seeds hopes a new initiative will attract growers to the National Watermelon Association.
View ArticleWatermelon association renews CHEP agreement
The National Watermelon Association has renewed its annual pallet-pooling agreement with CHEP.
View ArticleAffordable healthy diet report, watermelon meeting and PMA's new industry...
A new USDA report shows how affordable a healthy diet is; Chris Koger reports from the National Watermelon Association meeting; and PMA refreshed its industry talent foundation.
View ArticleWatermelon growers need sensible inspections
NEW ORLEANS — You could sense the frustration in the room. Growers and other members of the watermelon industry were voicing concerns about third-party audits.
View ArticleUPDATED: Watermelon leader Arnold Mack dies
(UPDATED COVERAGE, April 21): Arnold Mack, 72, a leader in the U.S. watermelon and potato industries, has died.
View ArticleWatermelon Board opens display contest
The National Watermelon Promotion Board and the National Watermelon Association will present the grand prize winner of a retail display contest with $1,000 and a trip for two to the 2017 NWA convention...
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