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It’s no surprise pork products made the U.S. CBP’s Top 10 Agriculture Seizures of 2021 list more than once. Protecting animal ag is a high priority, especially as deadly swine viruses like ASF move closer to the U.S.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued reports summarizing its findings from its investigations on the U.S. cucumber and squash industries and the effect that imports had on seasonal growers.

The crisis and pain of procrastination are gifts. Think of them as an alarm bell. When it sounds, you know you need to engage in a relationship that will allow you to focus on what you enjoy most and are best at doing.

Some might say you look a little green when you are sick. Leafy greens actually turn purple — although not obvious to the human eye, it can be seen through advanced hyperspectral imaging.

In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois.

Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, is launching its Postharvest Academy Webinar Series this month.

On November 29, 2021, during a routine delimiting survey, the USDA confirmed the detection of pale cyst nematode (PCN) in one potato production field located in Bingham County, Idaho.

Horizon Logistics has hired Terrence Bro as the new general manager to oversee all aspects of this growing logistics company.

Farm Fresh Direct has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.