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International Fresh Produce Association expands food safety support

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced Jan. 11 the addition of Gretchen Wall as director, food safety and quality, as well as the promotion of Emily Griep to vice president, regulatory compliance and global food safety standards... more


Risk management help set for underserved, small-scale producers

The USDA is investing up to $2 million in cooperative agreements this year for risk management education and training programs that support historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers, and conservation practices. USDA’s Risk Manageme... more


SE Regional Conference helps producers move forward

After a virtual conference in 2021, the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference was excited to be back in Savannah this year, Jan. 6-9, for the 20th anniversary of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable show. “We are pleased with th... more


Surendra Dara leaving University of California to lead OSU’s NWREC

Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor-Entomology & Biologicals, announced in a Jan. 7 email that he is leaving his position Jan. 17 to join Oregon State University (OSU) as the director of North Willamette Rese... more


New president of CPDA is industry veteran Terry Kippley

The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) announced  that Terry Kippley has been named president of CPDA, effective Jan. 4. Kippley succeeds Gary Halvorson, who has served as president of the organization since 2018. [cap... more


USITC report cites effect of imports on US seasonal cucumber market

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on Jan. 7 released its report concerning the effect of imports on the U.S. seasonal cucumber market, with a focus on the U.S. Southeast region. The investigation, Cucumbers: Effect of Imports on U.S... more


Five Florida ag hall of fame inductees to be honored Feb. 15

Tickets are now on sale for the 43rd annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet, which will honor five inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 15, w... more


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