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Every October, through the Farm Fresh Challenge, schools and childcare centers earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture.
At the event, guests tried their hand at harvesting, followed by an intimate dinner with growers.
The meals contain Sno Pac Foods spinach that had been recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The company says the slogan “We Are The Grower” reinforces its commitment to quality, innovation and trust.
Serial entrepreneurs Jack Oslan and Nate Storey have a thesis that artificial intelligence can provide real-time soil nutrient analysis for row crop agriculture.
UFW Foundation CEO Erica Lomeli Corcoran calls the move a “money grab for big agribusiness.”
Visitors to Sakata America’s booth at the Global Produce and Floral Show will get a chance to sample live tastings from acclaimed chef Thai Dang.
This interim final rule is available for public comment until Dec. 1, and changes the way the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated for the H-2A guestworker program.
A new holding company will be formed for the citrus cooperative and its sister supply company, Fruit Growers Supply, under the name Sunkist Growers.
While the stakes are high for growers, Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says he sees positive momentum on bringing real, tangible relief to a broken ag labor system.
This deal with the Miami-based private equity firm will help Bova Fresh expand capabilities and offerings, officials say.
Company leaders say the separation will unleash two distinct market leaders that are both farmer-centric, with technology and innovation at their core.
In the heart of California’s Central Valley, generations of farm families are facing a new kind of crisis: what farmers argue is a man-made drought. It’s mounting water regulations that could determine whether the most fertile farmland in the nation survives.
The premium fruit-breeding company says it has achieved another decisive victory in the fight against intellectual property infringement, following years of litigation.
The studies look at the impact of prune consumption on bone health in women between late perimenopause and early post-menopause.
While petitioners allege that Canadian producers export mushrooms into the U.S. at prices below fair value, those opposed to the measure say this stifles healthy competition and will drive up mushroom prices.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins previously said USDA is examining high fertilizer costs and exploring options for farmer relief.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has added the Riverside area of Riverside County to its quarantine to prevent the spread of huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid.
Trinity Fruit Company revealed the brand refresh for its line of specialty citrus, aiming to resonate with all shoppers.
Associated Wholesale Grocers says this strategic move will position the company for future growth and success and fulfill AWG’s mission of providing member retailers with all the tools, products and services they need to compete favorably in all markets served.
The House and Senate Ag Committees are planning to work on language yet this fall on a Farm bill 2.0., but at least one Washington ag lobbyist says he expects it will be difficult to get passed.
Food safety expert Sergio Nieto-Montenegro told the mango industry that they don’t need to panic when it comes to FDA’s Food Traceability Rule.
The carrot processing company expects the first harvest in January, part of its ongoing growth in the southeastern U.S.
Built directly into the Helios AI platform, Helios Horizon, a chat-based analyst, is designed specifically for the complex world of food supply chains.
With a shared belief that “what you put in your body matters,” the global superfruit brand, Chicago Bears quarterback and investment firm 888 Midas have formed a partnership to further fuel the produce company’s growth.
More than 700 racers and spectators are expected to toe the line Oct. 17 at the largest fundraiser for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce.
Organizations in the food recovery and food insecurity space say ending this report will mask the lack of investment in SNAP and other programs.
The premium blackberry variety has been awarded the prestigious Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute, the company says.
The precision crop management company seeks to both expand into new crops as well as help growers better understand what’s going on with their farms through data.
Unverified workers want documentation, want to ensure their families are protected and want to stay in this country, says Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League.