Category: Facility Operations
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.
Dozens of agribusiness groups call for lasting labor reform
Nearly three dozen farm and agribusiness groups are banding together to call for permanent labor wage rate reform. Learn more.
Robotics, AI shaping future of industry workforce
Learn why experts say artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming critical fixtures for precision agriculture.
IFPA’s director of government relations chosen for NCAE leadership role
Meet the experienced industry advocate and IFPA official chosen as the new leader the National Council of Agricultural Employers.
SOMIC Packaging open house celebrates US operations
More than 120 guests attended SOMIC Packaging’s open house at its new North American headquarters. Learn more about the plant’s purpose.
Revisions introduced for some H-2A filings, AEWR calculations
New guidelines are revising some H-2A filing processes as well as Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) calculations. Learn more.
Southern states to receive Helene recovery funding
USDA has announced millions in disaster relief to a pair of Southern states to aid in Helene recovery. Learn more details.
Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast
Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods its expanding into the Southeast. Learn where the new facility is located.