Category: Facility Operations
New USDA program aims to boost regenerative practices
USDA has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt regenerative ag practices. Learn more details.
McCain Foods acquiring longtime Maine potato supplier
McCain Foods will acquire Aroostook County frozen potato specialty product supplier Penobscot McCrum. Learn more details about the deal.
CEO of Arizona produce supplier receives industry honor
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has selected its 2025 member of the year. Meet the CEO who got the nod.
Latest innovations must balance safety, sustainability and efficiency
Learn about the insights in the Food Safety and Sanitation Trends report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Walnut grower future-proofing operations with focus on sustainability
GoldRiver Orchards built a reputation for quality. Learn how the walnut grower is incorporating technology to advance sustainability goals.
New partnerships strengthen AgroFresh Solutions’ postharvest platform
Postharvest freshness specialist AgroFresh Solutions is expanding its digital platform by teaming up with two agtech companies. Learn more
Industry leaders to tackle ag labor topics at forum
The National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum will feature expert sessions. Learn more.
Producers can now apply for additional disaster relief
Specialty crop producers recovering from natural disasters can now apply for more than $16 million in relief funding. Find out details.
New guide from MSU Extension aims to help beginning growers
A new guide from Michigan State University Extension in partnership with USDA offers resources and support for beginning growers. Learn more.
PMMI launches work products aimed at improving operational efficiency
PMMI has released two new work products from its OpX Leadership Network designed to improve operational efficiency. Find out more.
New mobile pallet aims to optimize storage, handling of canned goods
Logic Robotics has introduced a new mobile pallet designed to optimize storage and transport of canned goods. Learn more.
Edible Garden now shipping herbs to The Fresh Market
Edible Garden has begun shipping organic herbs to specialty grocery retailer The Fresh Market in its latest distribution expansion. Learn more
Labor Department: H-2A processing to resume during shutdown
The U.S. Department of Labor will resume processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
Up to $12B in aid for US growers could be available amid tariff turmoil
Up to $12 billion in aid for farmers hurt by tariff policies will be available once the government shutdown ends, report says. Learn more.
Edible Garden adds production line to Michigan facility
Edible Garden has completed an additional production line at its Michigan facility. Learn more about the company’s expansion plans.
Fresh Del Monte Produce divests Mann Packing assets
Fresh Del Monte Produce is selling key assets from its Mann Packing business to Church Brothers Farms. Learn why.