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Several produce companies — including Oppy, Mastronardi Produce, Fresh Direct and Red Sun Farms — received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.

Frutura LLC, Dayka & Hackett, Subsole and Frutura Uruguay were certified by B Lab.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions on everything from USDA’s bold budget cuts and frozen funding to the fate of the nearly $21 billion in disaster aid.

With a potential end of the deal looming, the Texas International Produce Association’s president and CEO says those interested in remaining in the agreement must speak up about its importance.

The second solar project for the company, Stemilt said the 3,000 solar panels on 4 acres will help fulfill sustainability initiatives.

The retailer has reached a $100 million milestone in its Simply Give hunger relief program and is marking the occasion by making a special $1.5 million contribution to hundreds of Simply Give pantries.

When the boss is in a pinch and asks if you can come in to help, there’s really only one answer, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.

The full-day event brought together growers, educators, industry leaders and those in the tech industry to showcase innovations impacting the ag industry.

The world’s fourth-largest economy owes a lot of its success to agriculture, and creative water management is essential.