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Scholarships available for students interested in specialty crop careers
College students interested in a career in the specialty crop industry have three more weeks to apply for scholarships in Florida. Applications are due April 23.
USDA to funnel $8.4 million into programs promoting US export markets
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will distribute more than $8.4 million to expand export markets for U.S. goods through a trio of programs.
Insecticide receives EPA registration for all agricultural crops
Attune Agriculture’s Entrapment insecticide has been approved for all EPA crop groups, including agricultural and controlled environment agricultural uses. Learn more.
IFPA identifies six public policy pillars for 2026
Workforce stability and protecting fruit and vegetable access are among the six public policy pillars released by the International Fresh Produce Association. Learn more.
Hormel executive retiring after 35 years with company
Hormel Foods’ vice president of global food safety and quality management is retiring after 35 years with the company.
Registration open for 10th Organic Produce Summit
Registration is now open for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS), celebrating its 10th anniversary July 14-16 in Monterey, California. Learn more.
Lipman Family Farms mourns death of former CEO, board chair
Fresh-cut produce processor and distributor Lipman Family Farms is mourning the death of former CEO and longtime board chair Larry Lipman.
ReposiTrak partners with on-demand workforce supplier for new retail solution
ReposiTrak has partnered with an on-demand workforce supplier to offer service aimed at improving stock and reducing labor. Learn more.
Webinar to focus on implementation of labor rule
An upcoming webinar aims to help agriculture employers navigate evolving labor regulations and compliance requirements. Learn more.
Produce company introduces triangular tomato packaging
Sunset, the flagship brand of Ontario, Canada-headquartered Mastronardi Produce, is launching the Sunset Tomato Branch triangular carrier.
National Ag Day aims to raise awareness of industry impact
March 24 is National Ag Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. Learn more.
Fresh Del Monte acquisition unites brand under single owner
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has acquired select assets of California-based Del Monte Foods Corp. II Inc. and its affiliates for approximately $285 million.
New compact sleeve wrapper to debut at May trade show
Packaging solutions company Hugo Beck will debut its compact sleeve wrapper at interpack 2026. The paper S provdes an alternative to plastic shrink film and excessive cardboard.
MSU Extension offers grower guidance for turbulent markets
With planting season approaching and some growers securing key inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides and seed, Michigan State University Extension is offering guidance to navigating volatile markets.
International trade tensions putting squeeze on California tree nuts
California’s valuable agriculture sector is feeling the effects of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, with key export markets disrupted and fuel prices increasing during peak tree nut shipping season.
Seasoned public policy professional named AFFI chief of government affairs
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has named an experienced public policy professional as its chief of government affairs. Learn who.