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A spinoff of Aerobotics Crop Insurance Solutions will use historical data and future projections to help tailor crop protection policies for specialty crop growers.
Farmers who suffered losses from natural disasters that occurred in calendar years 2023 and 2024 can sign up for the aid. It is also available to farmers participating in the On-Farm Storage Loss Program and the Milk Loss Program.
Melissa’s Produce has introduced Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea, part of the Los Angeles-based specialty produce company’s luxury line.
Following detections of HLB in plant tissues sampled from a residential property, 3 sq. miles in the Riverside area of Riverside County have been added to the quarantine.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a revised rule on Monday aimed at clearer permitting and fewer regulatory surprises, such as narrowing which water features fall under federal oversight and confirming exclusions.
Nathan Pumplin, the CEO behind the Empress Purple Tomato, says we’re just a few years away from consumers seeing “bioengineered” as a premium, sought-after label in produce.
Columnist Armand Lobato recalls taking a much-needed break from the constant demands of being a produce buyer.
All ag exists at the whims of Mother Nature, but the extremes that come with the Golden State’s driest regions in winter makes this necessary stop for year-round vegetables a risky business.
Ag products not grown or produced enough in the U.S.—including coffee, fruit and some fertilizers—are being removed from Trump’s reciprocal tariff list. The move also lifts tariffs on one major ag import: beef.
John Furner is set to become president and CEO in February 2026 as the company says it continues its people- and tech-driven transformation.
As demand for food assistance rises by 20% to 30%, Sabrina Thakkar, farm to family director for the California Association of Food Banks, talks about the critical role growers and retailers play in efficiently moving excess produce to ensure communities receive vital fresh food.
The fresh garlic provider has opened an expanded R&D kitchen, named for co-founder and matriarch Ann Caneza, at its company headquarters in Orlando, Fla.
The second consecutive month of record high monthly active users helped drive growth while e-grocery shopping patterns shift and ship-to-home captures more than one-fifth of online sales.
Oppy’s CEO was honored for his impactful contributions across several segments of Canada’s agriculture industry.
This expansion includes portions of Santa Clara County where two wild mated females were found in a residential property.
Onion-grower Fagerberg Produce is finally replacing its permanent subsurface drip tape, some of which is 24 years old today. There are three keys to its longevity.
Extended free trials of Uber One are available to millions of Albertsons Cos. loyalty members for exclusive deals and savings on Uber rides and Uber Eats, no paid subscription required.
In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, the song will inspire healthier lifestyles and raise awareness for diabetes, one of the top health challenges affecting U.S. Hispanics.
The senior vice president of innovation with Western Growers shares the unique role the organization plays in advancing ag tech by connecting startups with growers as well as his vision for a highly automated, sustainable and water-efficient “farm of the future.”
The company has also launched a “No Shame in a Shortcut” campaign, to go along with the new packaging, that celebrates the ease and enjoyment of fresh, flavorful, oven-ready vegetables.
The collaboration adds digital ordering and delivery features to National Retail Solutions convenience stores, bodegas and independent shops across the U.S.
Food Lion is remodeling 153 Charlotte, N.C.-area stores, expanding its focus on locally sourced, sustainable fresh produce through its Local Goodness program and stronger partnerships with regional farmers.
The four-person leadership team are part of the company’s efforts to better serve partners and lead in the fresh carrot category, the company said.
A full lineup of Butter Golds, Butter Reds and Butter Russets, which feature a naturally buttery, creamy interior, will be available from coast to coast.
The company said the move is part of its effort to pursue long-term strategies and drive growth and transformation.
Current president and CEO Lee E. Cole will retire Dec. 8 and be succeeded by board member B. John Lindeman.
The company praised him as someone who can turn “ambitious technology into commercially successful global businesses.”
The global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods says its newly launched IFCO Digital, featuring a Tracking-as-a-Service solution, marks a key milestone in its digital transformation.
As U.S. demand for avocados continues to climb, leading suppliers from Mexico are responding with expanded marketing and strategies to ensure consistent supply and quality year-round.
The court’s action allows the administration for now to continue withholding about $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps.