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Dina Newman, founder of KC Black Urban Growers, shares how the Kansas City nonprofit is reconnecting Black farmers to their agrarian heritage while building pathways to food sovereignty for the next generation.

The Neumillers, an Illinois potato farm family, share a 70-year legacy of farming, family and passing the torch to the next generation.

The International Fresh Produce Association says the Supreme Court’s decision, which clarifies the limits of IEEPA and reaffirms that broad, country-specific tariffs fall outside its intended scope, helps restore predictability to the uniquely complex, seasonally driven fresh produce marketplace.

In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.

Attorney Shawn Packer shares how regulatory changes are affecting ag labor, compliance requirements and operational risks.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of sustainability shares how this new strategic path will standardize metrics and streamline efforts across the global supply chain.

Christian Bengard, a third-generation family member, brings more than six years of produce sales experience from Well-Pict/Gem-Pack, along with years of exposure within the fresh produce industry.

The companies say this expanded integration connects supplier management and traceability, helping buyers find FSMA 204-ready suppliers.

As urban farmers and gardeners prepare for the upcoming growing season, the focus is shifting from what we keep out of our dirt to the living networks we must build within it, according to soil scientist Chris Cerveny.

Almost two years ago, then-new CEO Bill Anderson said it was his goal to have the legal liabilities “under control” by 2026.