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San Antonio-based NatureSweet is warning that ending the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement could add tariffs of more than 20% on the imports of fresh tomatoes into the U.S.

A 10-page economic study from Arizona State University says ending the U.S.-Mexico suspension minimum price agreement for tomatoes would raise consumer prices by as much as 50%.

The Syracuse, Utah-based company has announced plans to expand operations to the East Coast with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, set to be fully operational beginning early 2024.

It’s nice to have a great idea, but it’s even better to execute the plan at some point. Columnist Armand Lobato has advice for getting over the hump.

The Braga Fresh CEO has been selected as the Organic Produce Summit’s annual Grower of the Year award recipient for his dedication to organic farming and California agriculture.

See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm.

The move includes benchmarking and solutions designed for grain, animal feed, potato, sweetpotato, soy, sweet corn, tomato, pepper, watermelon, snap beans and eggplant suppliers.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has announced its agenda for its 10th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum.

An annual Research Field Day is among the activities the Benson-based North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission has scheduled for sweetpotato growers during the fall/winter season.