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U.S. apple industry leaders have been seeking access to the Australian apple market for more than 20 years.

Leah Halverson is the founder and CEO of Ten Acre Marketing based in Grand Forks, N.D.

Viva Tierra Organic is planning new product introductions, new packaging and new branding for the 2022-23 season, says Chris Ford, business development and marketing manager for the Mount Vernon, Wash.-based marketer.

Nearly 25% of Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers’ apple crop is grown and certified organic for the 2022 crop, says Brianna Shales, marketing director.

Dick and Carolee Ourada are driving a 1977 IH 574 from Nebraska to Alaska to raise money for Colorado Children’s Hospital. The couple explains why the “Tractor Trip for Kids” is driven by passion and purpose.

In a moisture deficit area like southwest Nebraska conservation and regenerative practices have long been a staple for farmers. That’s important especially in drought years like 2022.

View this free webinar featuring Chelsea Minor, Raley’s; Stephanie Morris, Jimbo’s; Kevin Kelly, Emerald Packaging; Gail Delihant, Western Growers Association; and Roxanne Spiekerman, PreZero.

Researchers leading two projects hope to identify production practices that may contribute to salmonella contamination and steps growers can take to reduce potential food safety risks.

The Los Angeles-based company is marking 20 years in business, along with the start of California pomegranate season and National Pomegranate Month.

Dante Galeazzi is the president of the Texas International Produce Association.