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Farmers and ag cooperative need to be on high alert this spring. That’s according to the FBI, which is predicting cyber criminals might attack the industry during planting and harvest.

Recovery is underway for Taylor Farms after its primary foodservice processing facility in Salinas, Calif., was severely damaged by a fire April 13-14.

Marfa, Texas resident and dual citizen Rámon Vega Navarro recently launched his first music video that pays tribute to Village Farms’ employees in Marfa with his song “Doble Nacionalidad.”

Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. LLC will see a significant increase in organic volume this season thanks to a partnership with Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fruit.

Shoppers in Arizona have a new option for purchasing groceries. Individuals who use an EBT SNAP card to grocery shop can now apply their benefits to purchase groceries online from Bashas’ grocery stores.

A fire at Taylor Farms’ primary foodservice processing facility in Salinas, Calif. on April 13-14 has caused significant damage, the company has reported.

Production in Mexico will be up 15% this season for Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grapeman Farms, said Jared Lane, vice president of marketing.

Bee Sweet Citrus is expanding its packing house to include a mandarin facility. The citrus industry will harvest about 66,000 acres of mandarins in the 2022-2023 season.

Grimmway Farms released its first official environment, social and governance report. The report shows a commitment to measure, quantify and share its progress year-over-year.