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USDA announces additional aid to ag producers in pandemic assistance
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part...
All About Drones: The future is now
Swarms of drones will be commonplace in orchards and fields one day. So says Christian Nansen, associate professor in the...
Tips to better attract and retain labor
The produce industry has trouble finding enough labor during normal times, so when the labor market is especially tight, like...
California Giant Berry Farms invests in vertical farm technology
WATSONVILLE, CA (June 14, 2021) – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 and OnePointOne announce their strategic partnership aimed at...
Ocean Mist Farms names new CFO and Grower Relations Manager
CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., is...
Titan Cold Storage welcomes Dole to Port Tampa Bay
The state-of-the-art operation specializes in fresh produce, proteins, and other perishables TAMPA BAY, FL – PLRS Powered by Titan Cold...
PMA opens Fresh Summit registration
We are getting back together in person! Join us October 28-30 in New Orleans, LA for Produce Marketing Association BB...
All About Drones: High-tech help for growers
Founded in 2000, Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery in Nebraska suffered a devastating loss in 2013 when nearly all of...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 11, 2021
The produce industry is still in the dark about proposals for the $5 billion USDA has pledged for “Build Back...
USDA raises forecast for Florida citrus
The USDA’s latest citrus forecast bumps up Florida oranges by 2 percent over last month’s estimate. Florida is now projected...
A.R. Produce and Hazel Tech cut quality claims in half with tropical fruits
Grower-Importer A.R. Produce & Trucking Corp Shares How Cutting-Edge Technology Shows 3 Consecutive Years of Data with Lower Rejections and...
Vertical Roots expands to Atlanta, partners with two wholesalers
CHARLESTON, S.C., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical Roots, the largest hydroponic container farm in the U.S. sustainably growing fresh...
Mission Produce Q2 report shows big avocado volume gain
OXNARD, Calif., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, the world leader in sourcing, producing, and...
Government regulators eye food waste
As food waste becomes a bigger issue for American consumers the need for federal or local legislation may not be...
USDA gives just a little clarity to billions in funding
USDA addressed its plans to strengthen the food system with billions of dollars in investments during a virtual press conference...
Mastronardi Produce breaks ground on Rhode Island greenhouse
Kingsville, Ontario, and Exeter, Rhode Island (June 9, 2021) – Innovative leader in greenhouse vegetable growing, Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453,...
Port Tampa Bay adds Dole, expanding trade with Central America
TAMPA, FL June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Port Tampa Bay is pleased to welcome the announcement by Dole Fresh...
Nutrition program Guiding Stars launches new look
PORTLAND, Maine, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guiding Stars, a leading nutrition guidance program used by several leading East...
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