Category: Vegetables
Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary
Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Potato stats yearbook released
National Potato Council 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook NPC
Braga Fresh introduces organic salad blends, kits
Braga Fresh is launching two vegan salad kits and three salad blends under its Josie’s Organics brand at the Organic Produce Summit.
Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes
As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB).
USDA annual survey seeks info from potato processors
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service potato processing survey
Test developed for detecting cyclospora in berries, leafy greens and herbs
cyclosporiasis foodborne illnesses outbreaks berries leafy greens herbs imports FDA Rheonix
Ending of diesel in California worries compost dealers
California diesel trucks compost sustainability climate transportation California Farm Bureau
Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for climate solutions and other issues in the 2023 Farm Bill.
New Jersey Ag Secretary Douglas Fisher retires
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is retiring after 14 years in the position, following a career as supermarket owner and operator and member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Florida tomato growers defend suspension agreement filing
Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Global Produce & Floral Show registration opens
Registration is now open for the Global Produce & Floral Show, featuring business-building speakers, networking opportunities and a large expo floor.
Spotted lanternflies focus of USDA working group
USDA spotted lanternflies lanternfly nuts grapes apples cherries nectarines apricots peaches plums almonds walnuts cucumbers pest control pests
Peter Koppert, biological crop protection pioneer, dies
Peter Koppert Koppert Biological Systems biological crop protection pollination pests diseases sustainability crop protection greenhouse
New disease detector sensor developed
disease detection sensor late blight disease pathogen Texas A&M Iowa State potatoes tomatoes
Bipartisan House Committee group focuses on labor, H-2A
The House Committee on Agriculture is taking a look at the H-2A temporary visa guest worker program and other issues to address the lack of labor in the fruit and vegetable industry.
Yvonne Morales, longtime Little Bear Produce employee, dies
Yvonne Morales Little Bear Produce
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas challenges Florida tomato growers
Tomato Suspension Agreement Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Florida Tomato Exchange
Syngenta: Celebrating the essential role of pollinators
Throughout the summer, many of us love to snack on fresh blueberries and cherries or munch on almonds and juicy tomatoes. These refreshing foods are reliant on and benefitted by insect pollination.