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Dan Welk joins as vice president of sales for the Dole Diversified North America division, while Rosie Dworak will become its vice president of operations.

Leamington, Ontario-based company claims top honors at the annual Greenhouse Competitions in Canada.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers for food safety expenses.

Wisconsin potato grower Dick Okray was presented an Industry Award for his contributions to the potato industry at the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland on May 31.

On June 15, 2022, R.E.A.CH. International held its annual Greenhouse Competitions including “The Hottest Tomato,” “The Perfect Pepper,” “The Coolest Cucumber” and the “Best Berry” Competitions.

A daily serving of freeze-dried strawberry powder, equivalent to one cup of fresh berries, lowered total cholesterol by almost 3% and LDL cholesterol by almost 5%, according to a new study.

It’s important we keep an open mind to evolving employee expectations, consider the uniqueness of particular industries and positions, and remember both the pros and cons of traditional work environments.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced plans to increase capacity for exporting chilled and frozen agricultural commodities at the Port of Houston in Houston, Texas.

Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon, where 30 students were presented with college scholarships, according to a news release.

The season for Florida-grown avocados is off to a good start, with promotable volumes available June through August, according to a news release.