Leafy Greens
BrightFarms opens greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois
BrightFarms, an in indoor farming operations, has opened a new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, marking the first of three regional hubs to launch in 2024. The facility, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, adds... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Pop Vriend Seeds made the announcement in a... more »
Markon annual summit attracts foodservice customers
A foodservice cooperative's annual summit attracted customers. Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies... more »
USDA helping growers affected by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby. The USDA announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane... more »
A. Duda & Sons’ Ed Duda mourned
A. Duda & Sons' Ed Duda has died. Duda, a principal of A. Duda & Sons Inc., died Aug. 11. He was 91. Western Growers and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) mourns the passing... more »
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »
Foxy-The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes remembered
Tom Nunes of The Nunes Co. and Foxy, is being mourned. Nunes was 95. He died Aug. 5 in Carmel Valley, California. The Nunes Co. markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand. Nunes'... more »