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CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill vacancy on Seed Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Seed Advisory Board. The board includes seven members who are seed labelers and two members... more »

Calavo sells fresh cut business to focus on other production

Calavo Growers, Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business. Calavo sold its fresh-cut line to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »

NCAE applauds court’s halt of Labor Rule

A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize. “For far too long, the... more »

Michigan ag industry mourns the passing of Michael Salisbury

Michael H. Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving... more »

Terra Vera product to help protect bees, crop pollination

AgTech company Terra Vera has introduced a new brand aimed at enhancing bee health. The Albuquerque-based firm’s ApiVera initiative comes in response to the ongoing decline in bee populations, a major concern for growers of... more »

Fresh Inset brings shelf life tech to U.S.

Fresh Inset, a European food-tech company, has introduced shelf life extension technology to the U.S. The Vidre+ Complex technology aims to improve the shelf life of vegetables, and it enhances the application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)... more »

IFPA Reveals 2025 board of directors ahead of Global Produce Show

Industry leadership of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has been announced. The organization's board of directors for 2025 features a diverse group of leaders set to take charge at the Global Fresh Produce &... more »

Yearly report published by National Garden Bureau

An organization that conducts plant trials has released its annual report. The report from the Downers Grove, Illinois, based National Garden Bureau (NGB), , has released the first Annual Report for the newly combined organizations.... more »

Growers named to head Georgia commodity commissions

Growers have been appointed to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper made the appointments, which include vegetables as well as apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans and wine and grapes . The following... more »

Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables

Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »

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