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Various academic, labor, faith, antipoverty and farm groups sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris applauding her proposed food price gouging ban and her pledge to crack down on food industry mergers.
Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation program aims to strengthen business capacity and facilitate market expansion for value-added food products, supporting food safety best practices and operational resilience.
Former deputy ag secretary Kathleen Merrigan highlights the top non-farm-bill issues that are currently impacting agriculture.
USDA reports that total U.S. tomato imports of Mexican tomatoes totaled $2.7 billion in 2023, up from $2.47 billion in 2022.
BDA/Dorot Farm said supplies look good as it readies to launch its new crop for the upcoming North American season.
The celery brand is highlighting healthy gameday snacking, while offering Dandy celery consumers the chance to win a $1,000 grand prize and weekly chances to win $100, through Feb. 7.
Working group to looks at government and retail packaging requirements
The company, once one of the largest citrus producers in Florida, said about 3,460 acres of citrus will be managed by a third party through 2026.
The union and employers face a Jan. 15 deadline to avoid a second strike.
Upstream Biotechnology will partner with Bene Seeds to create heirloom tomatoes with excellent shelf life and disease resistance.
Eight member seats are open for terms that will begin in 2026.
A threat to honey bees and other pollinators, the so-called “murder hornet” was originally found in Washington state in fall 2019.
The report details 2024 activities around sustainability, packaging, climate-smart ag, labor and talent, and consumption and nutrition.
The company says adding Syros, a manufacturer of avocado products that serves the foodservice and retail sectors, strengthens its presence in Europe.
With an aim to offer farmers solutions that address some of their biggest challenges, while also improving operational efficiencies, John Deere is set to introduce an array of new technology at the 2025 CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10.
The new quarantine includes the Santa Ana area of Orange County.
“The Big Flavor: Wellness Never Tasted So Good” campaign features healthy recipes and usage ideas, social media, video content with the association’s spokespuppet Bob for Apples from New York, and more.
Trudeau also announced parliament would be prorogued, or suspended, until March 24. That means an election is unlikely before May at the earliest, so Trudeau will remain in charge - at least initially - of dealing with the threat of crippling tariffs once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.
The Farm Service Agency has added funding after specialty crop production was left out of a final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders.
Organizers say the Walnut Alliance of California was created to promote a profitable marketing environment.
Six new appointees will serve three-year terms on the 18-member board.
The Buxton, N.D.-based company, established in 1979, is planning an open house in early 2025 to celebrate the milestone.
A new survey shows farmers have an optimistic outlook for U.S. agriculture, though many are concerned about a new trade war.
The vertically integrated global superfruit platform has entered the premium cherry market with the launch of Agrovision Chile.
The Desoto, Texas, company satisfied a reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The company says the free calendars are designed to assist professionals working in fresh food, beverage or floral.
From innovation to enduring brands, strategic acquisitions to year-round produce supplies, there was much to discuss at the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference.
The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement.