Vegetables
D’Arrigo celebrates Andy D’Arrigo’s 100th birthday
Andy D’Arrigo, the face behind D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California’s legacy and company logo, is celebrating his 100th birthday. On Feb. 1, 1924... more »
GFVGA asks for more transparency for H-2A wages
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Department of Labor (DOL) re... more »
IFPA names first ever vice president of sustainability
Tamara Muruetagoiena is the International Fresh Produce Association’s first ever vice president of sustainability. Muruetagoiena joined the organ... more »
Organic grant program awards almost $10 million
The USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded $9.75 million awarded to 10 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG). ... more »
Fruit and vegetable advisory committee to meet virtually
The USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) is preparing for its next meeting. The committee will have a virtual meeting from ... more »
SoilCon advances soil health practices
Washington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now ... more »
U.S. representatives raise questions about H-2A wages
Seventy-five members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed a letter to the House and Senate appropriations committees, voicing concerns about th... more »
USDA gives Organic Trade Association export market boost
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has received more than $1 million from the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products aroun... more »
