BASF introduces new short-day onion varieties
BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating in the market under the Nunhems brand, has introduced three short-day onion varieties. The varieties – Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea – address many of the needs of onion and sweet... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. All facilities intending to ship to South Africa must register. The market will be added to the comprehensive facility registration form... more »
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The head of a Florida-based tomato grower-packer-distributor is on the executive leadership team of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms in Immokalee, Florida, is IFPA’s 2026 chair-elect. The... more »
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule, bringing a much-needed measure of wage stability for agricultural employers as Florida... more »
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
A spirit of progress and purpose filled the air at the 9th Annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day, where more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, and industry leaders gathered to witness the future of... more »
MBG Marketing CEO Brad Moorer dies
MBG Marketing and Naturipe Farms is mourning the loss of its CEO, Brad Moorer. Moorer, 48, died Aug. 7. Moorer led MBG Marketing and its growers for nearly 15 years. He started his career as... more »
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
FIRA USA 2025, the agricultural robotics show, is returning to northern California and will feature bigger focuses on tree nuts and berries. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California, FIRA... more »
Blueberry assessment hike considered
The blueberry industry is debating increasing U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) assessments to fortify marketing and improve blueberries’ position in the marketplace. Fresh and processed fruit growers pay $18 per ton ($0.009 per pound). The... more »
Senate committee to hear testimony on USDA reorganization plan
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from the No. 2 official at the USDA this week about the department’s reorganization plan. The plan, announced July 24, would shift more than half of the agency’s Washington,... more »
