Vegetables
Inflation continues to influence spending habits
The height, the widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “But the focus... more »
Stokes Seeds adds Eastern New York, New England territory manager
Stokes Seeds has announced the hiring of Jason Detzel as territory manager for eastern New York and the New England states. In this position, Detzel will be responsible for seed and service to growers in... more »
80 Acres Farms expanding production beyond Ohio
80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming company, announced on June 14 the construction of farms in Boone County, Kentucky, and Covington, Georgia, to meet growing consumer demand for local, fresh, pesticide-free food. 80 Acres Farms... more »
Sakata Seed America relocates, expands facilities
Sakata Seed America has two new business establishments in major California agricultural centers: Salinas Valley and Woodland. Since 1988, Sakata Seed America has operated its North American headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. The company recently... more »
NASGA prepares for 2023 conference, meeting
The 10th North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), a meeting of strawberry growers, researchers and other industry members from around the globe, will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NASGA conference. The conference will be... more »
Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act
President Joe Biden has signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which is designed to ease supply chain challenges leading to port congestion, reduced exports of U.S. agricultural products and higher prices. Biden signed... more »
Vidalia grower Dasher recognized for support of ag education
Vidalia onion grower Walt Dasher, co-owner of G&R Farms in Glennville, Georgia, was awarded an honorary degree from the Georgia State FFA Association. The award recognizes individuals demonstrating outstanding service to agricultural education and Georgia... more »
AgroFresh, Novozymes partnership addresses post-harvest freshness
Biotech company Novozymes and post-harvest freshness solutions provider AgroFresh are forming a research and commercialization partnership. Through the partnership, the companies will be developing products that can improve post-harvest food quality and minimize waste by... more »