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The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted the Eastern Produce Council’s 52nd annual meeting April 30 at TopGolf in Edison, N.J.

VIDEO: Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, who will retire this year after 18 years with the organization, talks about the apple industry’s future and shares some career highlights.

The company created a test plot to pilot the Reef-Friendly Landscaping program at its farm in Haliimaile, Hawaii. The collaboration aims to complement reef-friendly practices already in place at the farm.

A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers’ access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food.

Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry.

The California Department of Water Resources said the state achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge during Water Year 2023, which is nearly the water storage of Shasta Lake.

Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association. 

The University of California study gives growers a baseline to estimate the costs of establishment and cost of production years, including potential profits or losses.

With a start date of about June 1, the 2024 Northwest cherry crop will begin 10-12 days ahead of the 2023 crop, according to Northwest Cherry Growers.

The health halo for berries continues to shine brightly.