Kansas
By diversifying into specialty crops and direct-to-consumer sales, the Thomas family is connecting the next generation to the soil and their community.
C&C Produce Inc., North Kansas City, Mo., was awarded a maximum $48 million, 36-month, contract with the Defense Logistics Agency for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Farmers and ranchers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas hired less help this year.
Climate change is usually talked of as a negative, and it often acts accordingly through more weather volatility and more extreme weather events. Even so, climate change can give farmers a helping hand.
The two companies have worked together for several years to service Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) military bases throughout the Midwest.
Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
Recent Shelby Report market data reveals the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
The Giumarra Cos. highlighted its proprietary Lemonade apple variety at the 2023 AWG Innovation Showcase in Overland Park, Kan.
The March 20-22 Associated Wholesale Grocers Innovation Showcase in Overland Park, Kan., was the perfect place for The Little Potato Co. to show off its refreshed brand.
Despite a smaller than typical U.S. apple crop, there are still promotion opportunities for the rising star Cosmic Crisp apple, says Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit Co., Yakima, Wash.
The city of Overland Park has begun upgrades to the market, with the project expected to finish by spring 2026.