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The full-day event brought together growers, educators, industry leaders and those in the tech industry to showcase innovations impacting the ag industry.
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These seasonal campaigns blend nutrition education, convenience and playful engagement to encourage families to enjoy more produce together.
BrightFarms Chief Financial Officer Steve Campione will serve as chair, joined by five board newcomers and five returning members.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
Employee contributions set a new benchmark for the company, with funds helping to grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
The greenhouse grower will offer fresh produce to athletes in all divisions at USA Flag Football events while serving as the official produce sponsor.
As co-founders shift to advisory roles, the previous COO and the company’s next generation have stepped into leading positions.
Sims brings more than four decades of financial experience in the food, agriculture and consumer industries.
The inaugural round of Food for Families grants was awarded to 21 food security organizations to provide for critical infrastructure needs.
The Growing America’s Farmers campaign will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture.
Green Our Planet empowers students and communities by turning schoolyards into thriving gardens that teach science, nutrition and sustainability — despite the challenges of farming in the desert.
The agency plans to cut staff to Reagan administration levels and shift research to office run by political appointees. Advocacy groups are concerned about scientific independence.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, says while funding cuts for ag research could have a devastating impact, more details are needed about the FY2026 budget to truly understand the cuts.
Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.
While some states have lowered the hourly threshold for overtime in agriculture, growers say they can’t afford to pick some crops and have cut worker hours to stay profitable.
In time for National Salad Month, the brand has released a modernized logo and redesigned packaging as part of the refresh.
With the passing of Advisory Board Member William Sheridan, Chestnut Hill Farms honors the industry leader and trusted adviser for his integrity and dedication.
The Packer’s Women in Produce celebrates leaders who are moving the industry forward and inspiring future generations to do the same.
The Food and Drug Administration said the recall of tomatoes from H&C Farms is due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
David Politz has been with Associated Grocers Inc. since 1985, serving in various leadership roles — most recently as senior vice president and chief information officer.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honors champions of agriculture and fresh produce consumption who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations and the future of the produce industry.
With billions of fruit and vegetable dollars at stake on both sides of the border, industry leaders urge for the resumption and protection of free produce trade.
The company says past recipients have led impactful initiatives and demonstrated the powerful role young leaders play in creating stronger communities.
The Calexico, Calif.-based company says its green onions program is supported by an investment in infrastructure and production capacity.
The CEO of the Los Angeles-based provider of premium superfruits says the change aligns the company’s identity with the growth of its consumer brand.
“Early indicators point to a solid season across most growing regions,” says Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
The year-round mango shipper anticipates greater volumes in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for European presence.
Dozens of speakers told EPA and the Corps that ag has borne the brunt of unclear, inconsistent regulations for too long.
During an Indoor Ag Conversations webinar, NatureSweet Chief Legal Officer Skip Hulett shared his perspective on the potential termination of the deal between U.S. and Mexico.