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Hawaii’s soil and ideal growing conditions give its papayas a unique flavor that no other region in the world can duplicate, says Eric Weinert, president of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association.

Proposed rule expected to face opposition from some business and industry associations

Mineral was founded in 2018 as part of X, the moonshot factory of Alphabet, and it had about 100 team members.

An approach using artificial intelligence and supercomputers can help measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from individual farms at a national scale, according to a new research study.

Richa Desai will lead the food packaging supplier’s sustainability efforts and help shape and articulate Sabert’s strategic direction.

The USDA’s revised quarantine area doesn’t include commercial citrus groves.

Industrywide, early Northwest pear estimates are coming with about 30% less volume compared with 2023, said Kaci Komstadius, vice president of marketing for Sage Fruit Co., Yakima, Wash.

Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.

The grocer has made the list for 11 consecutive years, ranking No. 5 of the 20 best large retail workplaces this year.

The University of Nebraska team’s goal is to grow the first acre of corn on Mars’ soil, but today the focus first is on growing leafy greens like lettuce.