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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order giving Texas farmers and ranchers the green light to tap into the Rio Grande for irrigation.

Phil Pettine, regional sales manager for Kwik Lok’s Northeast region, is retiring; the Yakima, Wash.-based company says Stephanie “Steph” Wyjadka will be his successor.

Bayer and Dollar General are again partnering to improve access to fresh produce for K-12 students and their families.

The CEO’s keynote address at the 2024 International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17, covered a range of topics from advocacy to AI, climate change to increasing produce consumption and the global health crisis.

Verdant Technologies’ postharvest solution helps extend produce shelf life and is approved for use in broccoli, peaches, cucumbers and more.

The companies will offer fresh almond and almond and dried fruit blends including Toasted Almonds and Cherries and Sea Salt Almonds and Blueberries.

Doral, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals is committing to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.