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Fifth-generation Washington farmer Tate Mathison and his father, Kyle Mathison, are bringing new meaning to the term “cherry picking.”
Los Angeles-area companies share about the season so far and talk of tariffs.
EPA says it will release a proposed final WOTUS rule this summer for public comment, expecting the rule will be finalized before the end of 2025.
The indoor farming market is expanding rapidly, driven by urban agriculture, advanced technologies and rising demand for sustainable, pesticide-free fresh produce.
In its first quarter earnings report, Kroger recognized an impairment charge of $100 million related to the planned closing of approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months.
Nabaco’s NatuWrap is a food-grade temporary barrier that protects fruits and vegetables during processing and storage.
The company is among the founding signatories on the “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers.
The organization says the Department of Labor suspended enforcement of the rule following legal challenges.
The proposed merger will enable the combined company to serve customers and communities across the U.S. more efficiently, according to the company.
Tom O’Brien, who recently retired from Driscoll’s as its senior vice president of global human resources and general counsel, discusses challenges and opportunities for organic produce and the role the next generation plays in the fresh produce industry.
May marked six straight months of declining exports, according to the port’s executive director.
From Memphis to Nashville and Chattanooga, urban farms throughout the state are reclaiming land, reviving food traditions and redefining what it means to grow community in the heart of a city.
While “Ohio is for lovers” might be an unofficial travel slogan, the state’s rich soil, temperate climate and location make it an ideal location for growing vegetables.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
Lufa Farms has partnered with Walmart Canada to grow fresh produce from its 127,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse. This is the first time Walmart Canada will sell produce from its rooftop greenhouse.
The two companies have signed an exclusive agreement aiding in SanLucar’s sustainability efforts, the company says.
With significant funding cuts to SNAP AND WIC looming, a report from the Hass Avocado Board is highlighting the purchasing power of the programs’ participants.
As the Adverse Effect Wage Rate continues to climb year after year for the H-2A guestworker program with little clarity on how the USDA calculates the rates, organizations are saying, “enough is enough.”
A recent University of Florida report lays out current research on “chrononutrition” and how food timing and culture can play a role in diet quality.
The launch of Experience California Agriculture comes at a time when interest in local food, outdoor travel and hands-on learning continues to grow.
Equitable Food Initiative has launched a toolkit full of ready-to-use materials for Pollinator Week, June 16-22.
The retailer was recognized for outstanding associate, customer and investor trust scores.
Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.
A recent USDA report quantified the value of pollination services in 2024 at over $400 million, above the $361.5 million in revenue from honey.
From big machines to packaging and more, tech has shifted how the fresh produce industry works from the grower to the consumer.
It’s critical that ag employers take a closer look at documents employees supplied at time of hire to assess the potential risk of an ICE inspection.
Consumers are increasingly focusing on sustainable packaging in fresh produce, but there are key generational differences when it comes to what matters most.
Joe Del Bosque, CEO of Del Bosque Farms in Firebaugh, Calif., spoke with Michelle Rook of AgriTalk Radio earlier today to discuss how the U.S. government’s immigration crackdown is impacting California farmers.
The new quarantine includes 23 areas of commercial cherry production in Onondaga, Oswego and Seneca Counties in New York.
While Hatch chile season might steal the spotlight this summer, Hatch sweet onions are giving fans a delicious reason to celebrate early.