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Farm bill discussion expected later this month
U.S. House debate on a new farm bill has been set for Feb. 23-25, with a floor vote hoped for before the Easter recess. House Agriculture Committee... continue reading »
Next-generation defect removal system from Key to debut at May show
A next-generation potato strip defect removal system from Key Technology will debut at packaging trade show Interpack, set for May 7-13 in Dusseldorf,... continue reading »
More than $212M earmarked to expand US food and ag exports
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will award more than $212 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (... continue reading »
Kronen debuts automated drying system for leafy and cut vegetables
Kronen GmbH debuted its compact, fully automated K1040H drying system at Fruit Logistica 2026, held Feb. 4-6 in Berlin. The system’s horizontal c... continue reading »
Agricultural coalition launches in support of USMCA
Forty farm and agricultural groups, including the International Fresh Produce Association and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, have join... continue reading »
Resilience to be topic of keynote address at Viva Fresh Expo
Motivational speaker Hunter Pinke will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, presented by the Texas International Fresh Produce A... continue reading »
Labor attorney says recent developments are cause for optimism
A prominent labor attorney says there's reason for optimism for agricultural employers heading into 2026. At last month's Southeast Regional Fruit ... continue reading »
IFPA applauds legislation promoting produce prescriptions for veterans
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomes new legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide pr... continue reading »
Software solutions produce platform partners with retailer
Artificial intelligence-powered produce ordering platform EmpowerFresh has partnered with Karns Quality Foods, a family-owned grocery retailer, to enh... continue reading »
New dual-arm robot shows potential to boost harvesting efficency
A dual-arm fruit harvesting robot being tested by USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service) and Michigan State University researchers has shown promise... continue reading »
