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Tomato late blight confirmed in Wisconsin
Tomato late blight has been confirmed in western Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County is located in the central southern part of the state. Universi... continue reading »
USDA marking 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
The USDA plans to celebrate and help support female growers as part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer initiative in 2026. The United Na... continue reading »
Partnership to expand distribution of Sambazon juice and smoothies
Generous Brands and Sambazon are joining forces to manufacture, distribute and sell Sambazon Juice and Smoothie Beverages as part of new platform Inte... continue reading »
USDA: US ag exports generated $412B economic output in 2022
The value of U.S. agricultural exports totaled $197.4 billion in 2022 and generated $214.6 billion in economic activity for a total economic output of... continue reading »
IFPA joins industry praise of finalized WIC program updates
The International Fresh Produce Association joined nutritional policy experts in welcoming this month’s finalized updates to the Special Supplementa... continue reading »
Campaign aims to provide info, protect trademark of broccolini
Mann Packing Co., a Fresh Del Monte subsidiary and a packaged vegetable supplier, has launched a broccolini educational campaign targeting consumers, ... continue reading »
Ossid names new regional sales manager for upper Midwest region
Tray packaging and thermoform form fill seal machinery manufacturer Ossid has hired a new regional sales manager to service its upper Midwest customer... continue reading »
USDA to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee charter
The USDA will renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee for two years. The organization’s current charter expires May... continue reading »
Crop science company’s new trait technology increases corn oil composition in trials
New trait technology from crop science company ZeaKal has increased corn oil composition in field trials while maintaining yield and protein. The c... continue reading »
IFPA applauds full funding of fruits and vegetables in WIC program
The International Fresh Produce Association commends the U.S. House for approving full funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Wo... continue reading »
