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The majority of respondents in the March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is currently in a trade war, but who wins? Ag economists say it’s not the U.S., Canada or Mexico but rather Brazil that could come out on top.
With the acquisition, the company says it will ensure that Johansen Ranch remains a vital part of its citrus program and that Johansen’s current California-based customers continue to have access.
The fresh carrot grower and distributor earned a position in the top 10 for in North America on Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies list.
The NABC says board leadership has worked to further develop and drive the organization’s mission that includes expansion of board representation and new categories of membership.
For the first time, table grape producers around the world are uniting to drive consumption and raise awareness of the fruit’s nutritional benefits, flavor profiles and versatility, with an aim to collectively position grapes as the go-to healthful snack in the U.S. and around the globe.
The tropical fruit distributor plans to mark the milestone with community outreach and collaborations.
Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he’s sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2.
The agency has imposed sanctions on produce operations in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Arizona for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Scheduled for the March 27 event are a ribbon cutting and remarks, as well as tours of the plant, food samples and giveaways.
C&S Wholesale Grocers, which had agreed to acquire nearly 600 stores as part of the deal, claims Kroger refused to pay a $125 million termination fee.
The partnership seeks to explore new strategies for optimizing crop performance.
The company plans to continue its e-commerce expansion through investments in infrastructure, technology and acquisitions.
Rising wages have made an already complicated — but critical — guestworker program almost too costly to participate, forcing growers to leave the industry or relocate production outside the U.S.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says its 100th anniversary will be a key theme of the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, set for April 8-10 in Montreal.
The addition to Red Arts’ portfolio marks the investment firm’s further expansion in the food packaging and shipping industry.
The grower cooperative has acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a vegetable and fruit packinghouse technology company, and plans to collaborate on future solutions.
If tariffs are imposed on fresh products from Canada and Mexico, there could be long-term effects to consumption and access to fresh fruits and vegetables, says IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Freeman Adcock.
The International Fresh Produce Association is set to bring together importers, exporters, retailers, producers and business solution providers from across the produce supply chain for the Mexico Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, May 14-15.
The agency said it seeks to reduce permitting costs and red tape, following a Supreme Court decision on the definition of “waters of the United States.”
Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.
The state of the industry keynote at Indoor Ag-Con, March 11-12, explored the industry’s past and present challenges, “transformative change,” success stories and more.
Pastor Bennie Brown shares how his work with Rootswell and But God Ministries is changing lives by fostering Black farm ownership, food security and agricultural sustainability.
Whether it’s baby potatoes, russets, reds, yellows or organics, the company says its Canadian grower partnerships provide a diverse selection in multiple pack sizes.
Urban Growers Collective has established farms that provide fresh produce, economic opportunities and agricultural education.
Plant breeding genetics company Ohalo says the collaboration is designed to improve strawberry breeding with support from growers and marketers.
Tiffany Bruno, director of education for Switch4Good, is advocating for changes to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, WIC and the National School Lunch Program to improve access to fresh produce and enhance public health.
Fourth-generation Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, shares how the berry grower-shipper and marketer prepares berries for retail.
Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia cites domestic food security and harm to rural economies.
The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.
Executive Vice President Ken Christopher says that while tariffs and trade wars may not be in the best interest of the nation in the long run, there are industries that can benefit from them.