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Blockchain may help producers save time and money

It's 2021, almost 2022, and the rate of technological innovation in our economy and society continues apace. What emerging tools could give Pennsylvania wholesale growers a competitive advantage and reduce barriers to financial succes... more

Kenny Fahey named Leading Harvest president and CEO

Leading Harvest, a U.S. nonprofit advancing sustainable agriculture and food production through its universal Farmland Management Standard, announced Oct. 22 that it has named Kenny Fahey as the organization’s first president and CEO. [caption i... more

Study: Tomatoes and potatoes surprisingly resilient to climate change

A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods – French fries and pasta sauce – are surprisingly resilient to climate change. To make their pre... more

USDA launches CEA study to develop new industry standards

As vertical farming and other forms of modern indoor agriculture continue to evolve and transform the food supply, the USDA Agricultural Research Service, USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency, has launched an intensive study of contr... more

New organization formed by United Fresh, PMA to be outlined in live event

Chief executives representing the new association being formed by the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, will share an important update about the new organization on Oct. 28. The announcem... more

Baloian Farms named Moss Adams 2021 Agribusiness of the Year

Few ag businesses can produce the number of high-quality crops that Baloian Farms can. Thanks to an innovative harvest strategy that produces crops nearly year-round, and transitions from locations in Southern California and Mexico to the Central Va... more

2022 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Set for Feb. 1-3

The 2022 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held in-person at the Hershey Lodge on Feb.1-3, 2022. David Kohl, noted agricultural economist and presenter, will be the keynote speaker. A farm market bus tour and several pre-convention ... more