Industry
The Tracy Ranch marked the rare sesquicentennial milestone in 2012 validating the struggles of five generations of California farming.
To stay competitive for farm employees, producers are boosting benefits.
The government is trying to tell farmers and ranchers that it knows what’s best for your children.
Providing on-the-job or professional training for your employees definitely requires a time commitment, but it is one that can provide huge dividends.
Consider contacting your federal legislators to protect your children’s ability to work on your family farm.
When you hire a new employee on your farm, you will benefit from making it a priority to provide an orientation.
With iffy Democratic support, the race is on to pass a farm bill this year.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on the Republican-crafted 2018 farm bill after the House Agriculture Committee moved it out of committee along party lines.
A deep lineup of speakers and a morning for field tours highlight the FreshPACKmoves 2018 in Monterey, Calif.
On the eve of a farm bill hearing, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance presented House Agriculture Committee members specific industry priorities for the legislation in an April 17 letter.
As part of National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, Total Quality Logistics has more than 60 volunteer activities planned for hundreds of volunteers across the country.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Produce for Better Health Foundation has the destination: Double fruit and vegetable consumption. The plan to get there should emerge in the next year.
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation has helped establish corrugated packaging design labs at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., and Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2018 Produce Marketer of the Year.
Montreal-based fresh produce distributor Courchesne Larose is planning 100 days of activities to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Seeking to help U.S. exporters of fruit, nuts and other commodities hurt by retaliatory tariffs find new export markets, a new program is months away from distributing millions for the effort.
The St. Paul, Minn.-based packaging organization Ameripen is calling for a broad effort to build a comprehensive U.S. strategy to reach the goals of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.
Farmers Best of NYC Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failure to pay for produce.
Two Los Angeles produce distributors that were founded more than 100 years ago, Umina Brothers and Choumas Produce, have joined forces.
Fruit Logistica will host the first “Global Women’s Network” event on Feb. 8.
The deadline for applying for $72.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds is May 24.
The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited Paradise Produce LLC, Las Vegas, for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
Publix Super Markets Inc, Lakeland FL; Woods Produce Company Inc, Meadows Of Dan VA; J & R Produce Inc, Houston TX have been Endorsed. Plus new companies to the Market.
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.
Nathel & Nathel Inc, Bronx NY has been Endorsed. Listing moves for Greg Molis Produce Inc, Guy J Varley Inc, Melon 1 and Original Produce Distributing Inc. Plus New Companies to the Market.
The USDA sanctions firms in AZ, CA, MD, NY & TX for failing to pay seller for produce. F & S Produce Co Inc, H Mart Houston Inc, M & M Farm Inc, and Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, have been Endorsed.