Category: Facility Operations
Free webinar to offer financial tips to farm operations
Farm owners and managers, as well as food business owners, can learn about strategies to improve financial management through a free webinar.
Payment rates, application deadline set for specialty crop program
Payment rates for eligible crops and an enrollment period for the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program have been set. The application deadline is Aug. 7.
Court denies request to halt enforcement of rule changing AEWR calculation
A judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement of a U.S. Department of Labor rule updating how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are calculated for non-range H-2A occupations.
Produce company receives management honor for 17th consecutive year
Mastronardi Produce has earned recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 17th consecutive year.
Labor-saving tech to be on display at inaugural event
Labor-saving agriculture technologies to aid specialty crop growers will be on display at the inaugural Great Lakes Tek Flex, to be held Sept. 10-11 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Del Monte Foods makes Pittsburgh central hub
Del Monte Foods, a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce, has made Pittsburgh its central hub. Core functions for the division, including commercial operations, supply chain and research and development, will be located in the city.
USDA restructuring research organization as part of reorganization
USDA has restructured its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area as part of ongoing reorganization efforts. Some positions will be relocated.
Northwest fresh produce distributor expanding footprint
Fresh produce distributor Charlie’s Produce has broken ground on a new, 66,000-square-foot facility in Spokane, Washington, to enhance its regional distribution network in the western U.S.
Survey: 70% of growers cannot afford enough fertilizer to make it through 2026
A new survey found that 70% of farmers say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to make it through the year.
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.
FSMA 204 traceability clock still ticking
With the clock still ticking on the FSMA 204 compliance deadline, what can companies do to make sure they don’t face a sizable fine when the regulation comes into force?
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.
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.
Summit to connect agribusiness investors, innovators
A summit next month will bring together agribusiness leaders and innovators to explore trends shaping agricultural investment. Learn more.