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Maggie Creek Ranch and the Searle family of Elko, Nev. were named national winners of the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award.
During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College a panel discussion was given by cattlemen who shared their thoughts on “What Were the Smartest Things Our Families Did to Maintain Ranch Profitability, Sustainability and Family Values?”
Seven cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2014 regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program.
The total U.S. volume of oranges was projected at 60.3 million boxes, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service January forecast.
The Nature’s Partner consumer pack clamshells are available in select club stores and grocery retailers in the western U.S.
Ivanna Yang has joined as vice president of government affairs, with Matt Landi joining as vice president of industry relations.
All proceeds from a fall 2024 checkout scanning campaign will benefit local Feeding America food bank partners, the company says.
The controlled environment agriculture grower says it will deliver free salad kits for Quitter’s Day, when most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions.
Hy-Vee ID provides insights into unique audience segments, enabling precise targeting for marketing campaigns, the company says.
Mollie’s Rewards offers customers up to 3% back in rewards dollars based on monthly purchases.
The Brute Jet Precooler can also be used for heating, reheating, thawing, tempering and drying produce, the company says.
Registration will open Feb. 3 for the event, which promotes Texas’ role in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.
The trees only have been tested in greenhouses and in university labs so far, but plans call for expanding into field testing at the university within a year.
The fruit and vegetable company will present with its master growers in a double exhibition area with a main stand and showroom at the event in Berlin.
The brand says it is providing date boxes to meet demand and resources to help drive sales.
The company said Magatte Gueye, who brings experience in the fresh produce industry, will help drive its growth and profitability.
The former partner-owner of San Miguel Produce has retired from her role as chief operating officer after more than 20 years with the company.
Bernardo Calvo, who brings experience with agribusiness companies, will lead corporate functions for the Bakersfield, Calif., global fruit company.
John McCaffrey succeeds Mike Patti, who is retiring after 52 years of service to the company.
Alexis Taylor, most recently the USDA’s undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs, will assume the role Feb. 18.
Company founder Chalmers Carr will transition to the role of CEO.
Rick Feighery will succeed Michael Maxwell, who is set to retire Jan. 31 after 43 years with the company.
Little Leaf Farms has partnered with influencer The Fitness Marshall to call on consumers to show off their best “salad shake” for a chance to win $10,000.
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service allocated funds to respond to the threat and prevent the northward spread of the destructive pests.
The company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships.
The foodservice distributor says the addition of Parishables Food Service helps it tap into a vibrant culinary hub.
GrubMarket says the acquisition further strengthens its position in the West Coast market and demonstrates its commitment to expanding its portfolio of offerings for existing customers and supporting local California agriculture.
The California-based retailer said the implementation of Afresh in its produce departments will improve ordering inventory capabilities and reduce food waste.
The company expanded its Busy Bee Farm exhibit at a local children’s museum and capped the milestone with an internal celebration.
MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.