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The Swiss agtech and artificial-intelligence company said Cameron Holbrook joined the company as the new CEO of its North American business.

The marketing partnership with the university’s athletics program will feature mango-themed promotions and more.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers said it will monitor the department’s response to a federal judge’s decision to block a rule that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.

Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded the proclamation with a call to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmworkers not just on California Farmworker Day, but every day.

The company says trade show attendees can visit its booth to learn how to “make it rain” for banana farmers.

The indoor vertical farming company will provide its lettuce for salads sold in more than 1,300 of the convenience store chain’s locations in the state.

The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.

Even as they implement new technology, produce suppliers say maintaining personal relationships with customers is a top priority.

In 2023, Idaho accounted for 14% of the U.S. domestic shipments and Oregon accounted for 10%.

Among the fall harvests, California grapes are a top choice for consumers. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, grapes are one of the state’s top 10 valued agricultural commodities.