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Ocean Mist Farms forecasts peak harvest of its proprietary purple artichoke variety between Feb. 20 and April 23.

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has announced details of its April 24-27 22nd Annual Conference, “Delivering Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience.”

The USDA’s newly released annual report on Farm and Land in Farms showed drops in farm numbers and farm acreage in 2021 compared with 2020.

A line of storms snaked through Texas, resulting in several tornadoes on March 21. An F3 tornado touched down outside of Jacksboro, ripping buildings to shreds, including the local high school and ag shop.

Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has announced the new registration approval and launch of SmartFresh ProTabs in Brazil and Mexico.

The San Joaquin Valley-based organic fresh produce marketing company is moving into the conventional space and building out its berry category with the acquisition.

South Carolina-based Titan Farms has announced a new partnership with Verdant Technologies.

Known for its Crawfish B-Red potatoes, the company has added a 3-pound Crawfish Medley Pack and a 3-pound Crawfish Gold Pack.

The biggest trend this year for OC Schulz & Sons Inc., Crystal, N.D., is the continued demand for yellow potatoes.

The Valencia, Calif.-based cooperative is celebrating its 130th anniversary with Sunkist Citrus Day on March 1 — a day officially registered in the National Day Calendar.