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From an American flag one year to a POW tribute the next, Wilber Meyer’s field artwork has grown. And for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this year’s tribute is by far the biggest, extending beyond the Ohio farm field.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies continues to ensure optimal honeydew shelf-life at AZ- based produce distributor, Grower Alliance LLC.

Veg-Fresh Farms welcomes industry veteran Jeff Baskovich to the citrus team as Director of Conventional Citrus.

Eco Farms and Oppy are working on some fresh new ideas, particularly small compostable packs that have become more popular as sustainability continues to be an important value for the company.

Sabine Henry, tropical manager and salesperson at Central American Produce for almost two decades, passed away August 30.

Farmers seem to be slightly more optimistic about current economic conditions, but concerns about inflation are growing, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group.

The transition from old crop to new crop potatoes is taking place right now, and two potato industry observers report that expected reduced fresh shipments during the 2021-22 marketing year should provide a firm market.

What U.S. metropolitan regions are the most likely to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic?