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Frozen vegetables recalled because of listeria concerns
Mount Vernon, New York-based Endico Potatoes is recalling Endico brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because the products have the potential t... continue reading »
Biopesticide uses chitosan to fight pests in tree nuts, citrus and grapes
A biopesticide from Tidal Grow AgriScience formulated for use with tree nuts, citrus crops, and all grape varieties is now available in California, br... continue reading »
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey
The USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Network (NASS) has discontinued the Agricultural Labor Survey (FLS), used for decades to measure farm wag... continue reading »
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has been awarded $15 million from the state of California to establish an innovation ne... continue reading »
Mama’s Creations acquires ready-to-eat meals manufacturer
Crown I Enterprises, a ready-to-eat meals manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of global foodservice distribution company Sysco Corp., has been ac... continue reading »
Court vacates 2023 Labor Department AEWR methodology rule
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule in a move... continue reading »
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel. The Pr... continue reading »
Finalists chosen in $3M ag business startup competition
Twenty startups have been chosen as finalists in the seventh round of Grow-NY, a $3 million annual food and agriculture business competition. Empir... continue reading »
IFPA names 2026 executive committee, board members
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s 2026 board of directors is made up of an internationally diverse slate of industry leaders who ... continue reading »
Webinar to help farmers explore health insurance options
Penn State University Extension is offering a free webinar to help farmers and small business owners explore available health insurance options. �... continue reading »
