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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 »
Zespri exec to join Driscoll’s as president of the Americas
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson is leaving the produce marketer to become Driscoll’s president of the Americas. Mathieson has been at Zespri for 21 year... more »
WSU survey focuses on pear phenology practices
Washington State University researchers are asking for input from pear growers and others in the industry for an annual survey on pear management prac... more »
New customizable EFI audit introduced
A new customizable audit tool released by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is designed to alleviate audit fatigue and streamline the certification proc... more »
Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance available for Florida growers
Florida has launched two agricultural disaster recovery programs with more than $112 million in funding for farmers, ranchers and growers affected by ... more »
Organic Produce Summit retailer registration opens
Retailer registration for Organic Produce Summit (OPS) 2024 is now open. Qualified individuals from retail and direct-to-consumer buying organizati... 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 »
Study asks growers about biologicals
Informa Markets’ Farm Progress and Valent BioSciences have signed on as sponsors of benchmarking research focused on the use of agricultural biologi... more »
