Marketing
Ocean Mist Farms launches Coachella winter artichoke season
Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S. and the only growers of winter globe artichokes in Coachella Valley, has launched the Coachella artichoke season. According to a news... more »
US-Mexico-Canada deal passes with ag support
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Senate passed on Jan. 16 the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a bipartisan vote of 89-10. “We’ve long waited for this day and now... more »
Support from USTR to boost Washington state asparagus industry sought
U. S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, sent a letter Jan. 14 to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, thanking him for his work negotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urging further action to support and strengthen the... more »
Ag groups support Phase One China trade deal
The Phase One trade agreement between China and the U.S. was realized Jan. 15 during a formal White House signing ceremony with President Trump and China's lead trade negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He. Upwards of... more »
Deadline approaches for national agritourism, direct sales survey
Farmers who have visitors on their farm, ranch, vineyard, or fishery, are invited to take part in a national survey about agritourism and direct sales. This multi-state research study is led by Lisa Chase, Extension... more »
Sweet corn seeds market set for strong revival
Demand of sweet corn seeds is expected to grow exponentially and is projected to generate $216 million during forecast period 2019-2029. The growing vegetables seeds market is projected to propel the growth of sweet corn seeds... more »
Church Brothers acquires Green Giant veggie unit
Salinas, California-based Church Brothers Farms acquired the Green Giant Fresh value-added vegetable business from Growers Express. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. According to a news release, the acquisition includes Growers Express’ production facility... more »
‘Locally grown’ broccoli looks, tastes better to consumers
In blind tests conducted by Cornell researchers, consumers rated a California broccoli tastier and better-looking than a pair of varieties grown in New York. But the New York broccoli fared much better in a subsequent... more »
