This declaration allows for USDA’s Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to growers in 17 counties in the state hit by below-freezing temperatures in April.

National produce shippers face deep uncertainty over who qualifies as a producer under the strict plastic reduction act as hidden contract clauses threaten to pass massive penalties down to farmers.

To accelerate growth in the Midwest, JOH has promoted Brian LaMarche to vice president of produce for the division and welcomed Pat McErlean as its new customer manager.

California farmers warn a proposed nitrogen bill could drastically limit fertilizer use, expand reporting requirements and make growing crops like citrus, lettuce and pistachios nearly impossible.

U.S. importers expect to have ample supplies and seem eager for the season to get underway.

By bringing on vertical farming pioneer Marc Oshima to spearhead its sales strategy, the company aims to leverage his extensive industry partnerships and leadership experience to scale its microgreen and edible flower brands.

At the ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit in Charlotte, N.C., The Farmlink Project CEO, Eliza Blank, highlighted how the organization is moving away from volume-heavy metrics like “pounds diverted” to act as a sophisticated, rapid-response logistics partner capable of clearing surplus farm produce within a tight 24-to-48-hour window.

With the clearance, the companies report the merger’s closing is expected to take place May 28.