Leafy Greens
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 »
Stewardship, sustainability Braga Fresh priorities
At Braga Fresh Family Farms Inc., sustainability is in the ground and in the name of one of its sister companies. Hard work and dedication to the land, mixed with innovative agronomic and sustainable growing... more »
Braga Fresh debuting organic chopped salad kits
Braga Fresh Family Farms is rolling out new organic chopped salad kits. Braga plans to introduce two chopped salad kits under its Josie’s Organics brand at the 2024 Organic Produce Summit (OPS). OPS is scheduled... more »
At 100 years, Ocean Mist introduces new logo
Ocean Mist Farms has updated its company logo and is refreshing the branding of the artichokes and vegetables it grows and markets. The change comes as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative of the Castroville,... more »
Greens to be grown at new 140,000-square-foot Texas plant
A new, 140,000-square-foot indoor vertical farm in San Antonio, Texas, being built by Soli Organic will grow more than 10 varieties of greens and herbs. The facility, in the mixed-use Brooks Community at the site... more »
Certified organic product sales hit record
Organic sales are on the rise. In the U.S., organic product sales have hit a record, according to a report. Sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a record for the sector.... more »
Kern County Crop Report shares optimistism on vegetable production
The latest crop report from the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) revealed promising trends for vegetable crops in Kern County. According to the report, favorable weather conditions and proactive agricultural practices have contributed to... more »
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