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2026 edition of Farmers’ Almanac will be the last

A 200-year farming tradition is coming to an end. The 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be the last of its kind. Editor Sandy Duncan and editor emeritus P... continue reading »


New partnerships strengthen AgroFresh Solutions’ postharvest platform

AgroFresh Solutions, which specializes in postharvest produce freshness, is expanding its FreshCloud digital quality and supply chain platform through... continue reading »


Industry leaders to tackle ag labor topics at forum

Attendees at the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum will hear from leaders of two federal agencies that... continue reading »


Agriculture Workforce Coalition names new leaders

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), a coalition of ag groups seeking long-term labor reform, has named two new leaders. The organization’... continue reading »


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Newly registered products target pests including Colorado potato beetle

The EPA has registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide proposed for use on agricu... continue reading »


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Producers can now apply for additional disaster relief

Specialty crop producers recovering from natural disasters can now apply for more than $16 million in USDA relief funding. The  USDA's Farm Servic... continue reading »


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. The Beginning Far... continue reading »


Produce supplier adds sales leader, promotes company veteran

Salinas, California-headquartered produce supplier Ippolito International has added 20-year fresh produce veteran Heather Fuller to its sales team. ... continue reading »


Packaging materials manufacturer achieves QMS certification standard

Flexible packaging materials manufacturer PAC Machinery Bags and Materials has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.... continue reading »


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Fox Packaging introduces flexible options featuring PCR content

Fox Packaging has introduced flexible packaging options featuring up to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content available across select poly, combo a... continue reading »