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The seed and technology company’s global R&D head for vegetable seeds shares how Syngenta aims to bring a new breed of flavorful melons and more to retail.

As the industry transitions to an interim final rule and new wage methodologies, experts say the difference between a routine application and a costly audit lies in the fine print of job orders.

Lidl U.S. has appointed Marco Giudici, the company’s current chief customer officer and former head of Lidl Romania, as interim CEO, succeeding Joel Rampoldt. This appointment comes as the retailer continues to refine its domestic growth strategy and operational efficiency.

In her new role, Gilbert will support customer success through close collaboration and technical insight on the West Coast.

Two years after acquiring Stern Produce, the integration of the companies is finished, creating a Phoenix hub that can better serve customers.

UnitedAg’s wellness centers across California’s Central Valley are trying to break down health care barriers to farmworkers through a holistic, people-focused strategy.

The Washington Red Raspberry Commission says a byproduct of Mexico’s fight against spotted wing drosophila is flooding the U.S. puree market with low-cost fruit that domestic processors can’t match.

How quickly will La Niña exit this year, and when will El Niño enter the picture? Not all meteorologists agree with NOAA or one another, but the timing could have a major impact on weather this spring and summer.

Economic losses to specialty crops last year were on a level that can put farming operations out of business, with the American Farm Bureau Federation estimating billions in losses to almonds, apples, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries and blueberries alone.