Southeast

Polystyrene in Florida stores, markets phased out by rule-making

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Sept. 24 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has begun rule-making to phase out the use of polystyrene products in Florida grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, and... more »

Former Virginia tobacco growers get facility for organic vegetables

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Sept. 23 Southern Virginia Vegetable Packing, LLC has partnered with Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority to construct a new, 45,000 square-foot, $4.2 million produce processing and packing facility. Old Dominion... more »

Clemson research aims to help SC growers organic legumes’ demand

Organic farming sometimes has a bad reputation for producing legumes with lower nutritional quality. But some Clemson University researchers believe field peas and lentils can be grown organically and still have improved nutrient quality. The... more »

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s emerging leaders announced

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept.22 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the creation of the... more »

Study: Tomato trade with Mexico could cost US growers $250M a year

As Mexico increases tomato exports across the world, including to the United States, prices plummet for American growers, including those in Florida. That practice could cost American growers as much as $252 million per year... more »

FFVA honors Florida agriculture department marketing division

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Marketing and Development with its 2021 Friend of the Industry Award. The award was presented during FFVA’s... more »

FFVA’s new class of emerging leaders announced

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept. 21 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the creation of... more »

G&R Farms hires Jon Ellis to serve as operations manager

Glennville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has welcomed new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in the role of operations manager. Ellis, a long-time resident of Glenville, brings an array of skills to the G&R Farms... more »