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Why do strawberries love California’s Monterey Bay?
MOSS LANDING, CA–It was unseasonably warm and sunny the day I toured this Andrew & Williamson BB #:125044 strawberry ranch....
Pandemic clobbers pineapple market
Pineapples have been one of the hardest hit produce commodities, seeing volumes less than half of a normal year after...
USDA pledges billions in direct assistance to farmers
PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food...
U.S. specialty crop industry reacts to USDA direct payment plan
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – The leaders of a national coalition of organizations representing specialty crop producers...
PMA provides industry guidance on USDA direct payments for specialty crop producers
Newark, DE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will provide up to $2.1 billion in...
Justice Department responds on behalf of USDA in organic lawsuit
SAN DIEGO May 19, 2020 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is heartened by the initial response of the...
PHA and PMA launch COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund in Denver
Newark, DE – The COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund, a partnership program led by The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)...
Good Company: Wise Words from Wendy
Wendy McManus is an executive leadership coach and founder/CEO of Connect2Potential. Her accomplishments are many, so we asked her for...
Markon Crops Report: Holiday demand returns for many items
Many fruits and vegetables are starting to see stronger demand with some restaurants opening back up and Memorial Day holiday...
California Giant adds blockchain
(Watsonville, CA – May 18, 2020) California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 announces its blockchain compliance with IBM Food Trust....
How to think about farm labor: an app
Last week I set out some of the basic requirements for a solution to the farm labor issue. This week...
PMA, United issue letter to USDA offering food box assistance
The following letter was sent by the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association following the USDA’s Farmers...
Northwest distributors partner for food box fulfillment
A $25 million government contract for six weeks seems massive and daunting, but if anyone can fulfill it, it’s a...
Misionero achieves EFI certification
PRESS RELEASE: GONZALES, Calif. (May 18, 2020) – After two years of hard work and diligence, Misionero BB #:339422, a leading...
California Avocados Direct says food box program on hold
Ben Holtz, owner of Ben Holtz Consulting and partner in family business California Avocados Direct, received a $40 million USDA...
Van Doren Sales acquires Agjet
Van Doren Sales Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of Agjet LLC. This strategic move brings together the VDS...
TIPA, United Fresh plan papaya safety webinar
PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas — Within days of the release of the Food Safety Best Practices Guide for the Growing...
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