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Slowed growth forecast for US vegetable production through 2033
U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow just 4% from 2022 to 2033, according to the USDA’s recently released long-term ou... continue reading »
2022 Census of Agriculture shows decline in farms, rise in new producers
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2022 Census of Agriculture shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms, though... continue reading »
AI holds potential for food production and processing
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about artificial intelligence. The ability of computers to mimic human thought and decision-making, to automate task... continue reading »
Pacific Coast Producers focuses on sustainability from farm to can
When it comes to fruit and vegetable production, California is America’s superpower. The state’s ideal climate for vegetable production helps make... continue reading »
Machine evolution: AI paving path for production line advances
The technology Eric Pflueger witnessed firsthand this past December has been more than a decade in the making. Eric Pflueger, sales manager, agricu... continue reading »
MULTIVAC labeling technology to take stage at Anuga FoodTec
MULTIVAC’s TopCLOSE self-adhesive labeling technology will be showcased at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany from March 19-22. The company will demo... continue reading »
Oregon-based fruit distributor changes name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co.
Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co. has changed its name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co. to emphasize the company’s evolution to include fresh... continue reading »
TOMRA showcases technology, unveils new organizational structure
TOMRA Food showcased sorting, grading and packing solutions at Fruit Logistica in Berlin earlier this month and unveiled a new organizational structur... continue reading »
USDA forecasts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in 2024
The USDA’s 2024 Farm Income Forecast predicts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in calendar year 2024, the second consecutive year of a projecte... continue reading »
Insecticide granted emergency use in Greece to target tomato leafminer
Vestaron Corp. has been granted emergency authorization to provide farmers in Greece with an insecticide targeting infestations of tomato leafminer, m... continue reading »
