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Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande, Calif., is the new chairman of the board of directors at Western Growers.

Capespan recently completed a two-year process to restructure its fruit business to simplify service for customers and grower partners.

Drawing broad bipartisan and industry support, House lawmakers on Oct. 30 introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. 

Dave Puglia is succeeding Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years as the president and CEO of Western Growers.

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

Apple grower-shippers in Washington say they will have plenty of organic fruit this year, which will keep pace with rising demand.

Washington apple grower-shippers and marketers say they have a variety for every taste.

Gala will overtake red delicious this year as Washington’s top apple variety.

Summer Citrus from South Africa is bringing back the Taste of Summer sweepstakes, asking consumers to share their experience on social media.

Georgia peach grower Robert Dickey III and Florida vegetable grower Charles Obern have been named 2019 Farmers of the Year by Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo.

Western Growers has released a Careers in Ag Job Center for careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in agriculture.

Western Growers Insurance Services, Irvine, Calif., has hired Jodi Martin as director of employee benefits account management.

Western Growers has launched the Supply Chain Risk Management Solution, a comprehensive program designed to reduce outbreaks, and some leafy greens grower-shippers are testing the software.

Duty-free access to the U.S. market is one factor in rising production and exports of South African citrus, according to a new report.

Western Growers Insurance Services has hired Natalie Berend as senior director of commercial lines.

Western Growers Insurance Services has hired Natalie Berend as senior director of commercial lines.

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has hired Eric Trost as vice president of employee benefits for the Insurance Services group.

Katiana Valdes is a self-confessed produce nerd.

Kathy Stephenson brings an enthusiasm for pears and pear growers to her role as the director of marketing communications for Pear Bureau Northwest.

Leslie Simmons hit the ground running when she joined the produce industry eight years ago.