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New coalition to push for immigration reforms

As part of its commitment to government advocacy and leadership, the International Fresh Produce Association has played a key role in the creation of The Alliance for New Immigration Consensus. The group is a diverse coalition representing the bro... more

Sakata expands in Mexico with Culiacan Innovation Center

The next milestone in Sakata Seed America's continued infrastructure expansion is a recently finalized purchase of 14 hectares (35.6 acres) of land in Culiacan, Mexico. The land and facilities have been leased by Sakata Seed for the past three years.... more

Urban farmers find a niche with local, state support

Tucked behind the First Congregational Church, in one of Santa Ana's oldest neighborhoods, are verdant rows of spinach, Brussels sprouts and other leafy greens dotted with the orange hues of marigolds. Six-year-old Diana Bautista, a mainstay and u... more

Boosting technology in fresh industry aided by IFPA accelerator

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched the Fresh Field Catalyst, an accelerator program, to attract start-up, scale up and international technology solution providers interested in entering the global produce market. “As we ... more

Objections to EPA’s rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances denied

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Feb. 25 it was taking the next step to discontinue use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food by denying objections to its rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances. "Today’s action shows how EPA ... more

Michigan potato growers unanimously approve continuation referendum

Michigan’s potato growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was designed to promote the potato industry through research, promotion, advertising, and market de... more

UGA-sponsored precision agriculture workshops’ registration open

Registration is open through March 18 for the upcoming Utilizing Precision Ag Technology Workshop being presented by the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural Environmental Sciences (CAES) and UGA Cooperative Extension on March 29 a... more