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Leaders optimistic about eventual USMCA renewal as deadline approaches
While leaders are expressing doubt that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be renewed by a July deadline, optimism remains that an agreement will be reached.
New water filtration solution to debut next month
Postharvest processing and water treatment company Wyma Solutions will debut its new water filtration machine next month. The Micron Filter XL was developed to meet increasing demand for high-capacity, reliable water filtration.
Fresh produce veteran Brown remembered by industry
Fresh produce leader Larry Brown died April 30 in Orlando, Florida. The industry veteran most recently led national sales at FreshEdge.
Produce company wins packaging innovation award for triangular carrier
Mastronardi Produce has won the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2026 Packaging Innovation Award for its Tomato Branch triangular carrier.
Relief to fund peach tree removal for growers affected by cannery closing
USDA has allocated $9 million to fund relief for California growers affected by the closing of the Del Monte cannery in Modesto.
House passes farm bill by 224-200 vote; Senate timetable uncertain
A day after a fuel fracas stalled negotiations, the U.S. House passed its version of the farm bill by a 224-200 vote.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods adds new national account manager
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has added a retail sector veteran as its new national account manager. Amanda Brown-Estelle most recently spent nine years with IFCO in business development.
‘Republican revolt’ delays House vote on farm bill
A U.S. House vote on the farm bill set for this week has been postponed after what one report called a “Republican revolt.”
USDA restructuring research organization as part of reorganization
USDA has restructured its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area as part of ongoing reorganization efforts. Some positions will be relocated.
Nominations open for IFPA retail produce manager awards
The International Fresh Produce Association is accepting nominations for its annual Retail Produce Manager Awards, honoring leaders in produce departments across the globe.
Rollins: Next steps in USDA reorganization coming soon
The next phase of a planned USDA reorganization will be announced soon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told a Senate subcommittee.
Northwest fresh produce distributor expanding footprint
Fresh produce distributor Charlie’s Produce has broken ground on a new, 66,000-square-foot facility in Spokane, Washington, to enhance its regional distribution network in the western U.S.
Second cohort chosen for packaging innovation program
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have chosen the second cohort of the Packaging Innovation Program.
Edible Garden expands distribution to national retailer
Controlled environmental agriculture producer Edible Garden has been awarded new distribution with nationwide retailer Target that expands its existing relationship.
Ag committee chair advocates for more money for specialty crop growers
The chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is advocating for an additional $20 billion to help farmers offset rising production costs as the House eyes a farm bill vote by the end of the month.
USMCA talks continue with US trade rep’s trip to Mexico
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Mexico on April 20 for a second round of talks in an ongoing review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.