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The USDA leaned in on efforts to support farmers and ranchers in the second half of 2022, boasting a wide span of initiatives that included everything from providing emergency relief to bolstering the organic program.
In 2022, consumers continued to ask questions about how their food is grown, harvested, produced and packaged. Interest in organic produce, regenerative agriculture and sustainable packaging options kept rising.
Too wet. Too cold. Too dry. Weather can be a wildcard come growing season, and 2022 saw fruit and vegetable production in multiple regions challenged by extreme or prolonged conditions.
It was quite a year for the International Fresh Produce Association — especially considering it the first year ever for the behemoth industry group of 3,000 members worldwide.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey found an increase in percentage of consumers who said they exclusively purchase organic citrus.
Considering the plethora of produce options available to consumers in the U.S., there were a few commodities in 2022 that kept our attention.
From fresh produce growers to distributors to retailers, finding labor was a challenge in 2022. Here are a few stories that reflect the importance of farm labor reform for the fresh produce industry in 2022.
Businesses of all kinds can chart a course and share the journey toward a more sustainable future with stakeholders and customers alike, armed with common sense, a data-driven approach and a little creativity.
A 40-year research project by the Rodale Institute has outlined how organic agriculture stacks up against conventional practices.
The Affordable and Secure Food Act was not able to secure bipartisan support in the Senate’s lame duck session.
If passed in the final weeks of 2022, the Affordable and Secure Food Act would streamline the H2-A program, offer agricultural wage stabilization and provide a path to citizenship for farmworkers.
Small producers and underserved farmers and ranchers are leading the second round of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program project investments.
The organic grower-shipper hosted events at its farm in Sonora, Mexico, including art, music, a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from special guest Paul Rice, founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA.
The bipartisan group of 14 senators is seeking help for farmers and ranchers to conserve water, improve water infrastructure and efficiency, protect lands at risk of erosion, and more.
A groundbreaking report from the Regan-Udall Foundation has evaluated the current FDA Human Foods Program and has shared recommendations to reform the agency to ensure food safety.
The USDA reports farmworker wage trends from the last year, highlighting statistics that will inform H-2A wage changes for 2023.
Recent investor reports and leadership changes have prompted concerns about the rapidly growing vertical farm operator, but the company says it’s ramping up to deliver revenue.
In responding to the 5% initial water allocation from California’s Department of Water Resources, the group is urging state leadership to rethink drought strategy.
IFPA has reflected on an eventful 2022 and has shared highlights and milestones from its first year as an organization.
In leading up to the next farm bill, the National Resources Defense Council is launching a regenerative agriculture program centered around 30 award-winning chefs advocating for healthy soils and educating consumers.
The New Zealand-based kiwi producer has released a climate change adaptation plan that outlines its strategy for reducing impact and preparing for the effects of climate changes in the coming years.
The Austin, Texas-based CEA grower has chosen a Dutch AI company to manage climate, energy and irrigation for Revol Greens’ U.S. farm locations.
Tuskegee University has been awarded $2 million for organic agriculture research through a public-private matching grant.
MyLand has secured $12 million to expand its novel soil health optimizing service.
Green Day Produce has recalled packages of enoki mushrooms from Korea sold between September 2022 and October 2022 due to potential listeria contamination.
The University of Florida, Texas A&M University and The Organic Center have been awarded over $2 million for a multi-year grant to find citrus greening solutions for organic producers, with hopes for broader application.
Officials have outlined record-keeping requirements of Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which goes into effect January 2023.
Mainstream U.S. consumers are starting to realize how awesome the super-sweet, golden flesh of mangoes can be, joining the rest of the world in its appreciation.
Food stamp participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online during a new pilot in New York.
A years-long legal fight ended June 24 when the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to prevent the release of store-level data related to the Supplemental National Assistance Program.