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Corteva to separate seed, crop protection businesses in 2026
Corteva plans to separate its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent companies by the second half of 2026. Learn why.
NIFA Extension support program RFPs due Oct. 31
Requests for proposals for NIFA’s 2926 Capacity Programs must be received by Oct. 31. Learn more about the programs.
Minnesota produce company recalls cantaloupe because of listeria concerns
A Minnestoa company has recalled cantaloupe products because of listeria concerns. Learn more about the potentially affected products.
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.
PMMI Foundation awards 6 workforce development scholarships
Six students received workforce development scholarships from the PMMI Foundation to pursue careers in packaging and processing. Meet them.
BranchOut launches new crunchy fruit crisps multipack
BranchOut Food has launched a Crunchy Fruit Multipack featuring 18 packs of pineapple, strawberry and banana fruit crisps. Learn more.
KeHE Distributors extends partnership with national retailer
National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has extended its partnership with a national retailer. Learn more.
Specialty crop trade receives $8.3 million boost
USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help boost U.S. specialty crop trade and market access. Find out who the 11 recipients are.
Key Technology to showcase new application for optical sorter
Key Technology will showcase a new application for its optical sorter at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. 1. Learn more about the machine.
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.
USDA officials confirmed; relief for farmers considered
The Senate confirmed three new USDA officials as the department mulls aid for U.S. farmers amid ongoing trade disputes. Learn more.
New pick and pack system to debut later this month
Sorma Group will premiere its new pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025. Learn more about the new machine.
Industry greets labor developments with cautious optimism
Recent labor decisions have agricultural industry insiders cautiously optimistic that long-lasting reform may be on the horizon. Learn more.
IFPA emphasizes importance of specialty crops to Congress
The IFPA urged Congress to prioritize specialty crops during testimony before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Learn more.
California ag production tops $60B for first time
California’s ag production topped $60 billion for the first time in 2024, totaling $61.2 billion. Learn what commodities led the way.
Plant-based edible coating company awarded research grant
Akorn Technology has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to advance its plant-based coatings. Learn more about the science.