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The agency says the herbicide used for broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and onions presents significant health risks to applicators.
Nature Fresh Farms’ Hiiros tomatoes have been named “Best Snacking Tomatoes” in the Powerhouse Produce category of Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards.
“Impact Retail Foodservice 2024" will gather industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges, as well as share insights for driving growth in the year ahead in one of the hottest departments in grocery.
Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist and president of World Weather, will share his predictions for spring bloom and weather events that might affect production this growing season.
Highlighting achievements including water reuse, solar power and tree planting, Mission Produce Inc. has released its fiscal 2023 sustainability report, “Finest for the Future.”
The Food and Drug Administration and Customs and Border Protection said the arrangement will help improve how the agencies capture and share data.
Following extreme heat in 2023, growers in Washington and Oregon can apply for Farm Service Agency financial services to help recover.
The McAllen, Texas-based company says it elevates sustainable agricultural practices, materials management, agricultural initiatives and efficiency programs.
The company says it has developed a way to acquire data directly from trees and vines, providing accurate, automated measurements on plant water status to agriculture professionals, such as fruit and nut growers.
Available April through June 2024, this marks the first “official” U.S. season for the Sweet Sugar Mango after a trial run in 2023.