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As funding for conservation programs hangs in the balance of dueling farm bill proposals, data shows farmers overwhelmingly believe in their benefits.

Despite water availability challenges in some producing countries, avocado production and trade will continue to grow, according to a new RaboResearch report from Rabobank.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers has filed a brief of amicus curiae in support of Wonderful Nurseries’ fight against California’s “unjust and unsafe” card-check law, the group said.

Ignacio Marroquin will support the company in new opportunities for sales growth and in implementing Giro Pack’s sustainability initiatives.

Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers expects to deliver both a strong season of Northwest blueberries, starting with fruit from Norris Farms in southwestern Oregon.

Business updates from companies featured in The Packer’s Summer Berries section.

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Summer Citrus section

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Onions Marketing section.

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer’s Organic Produce section.

When I first wrote this column nearly four years ago, I thought it would just be a quirky story about my grandpa’s funny name for green peppers.