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Specialty crop growers disappointed in grower aid package
A $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers announced Dec. 8 includes up to $11 billion for row crops, leaving specialty crop grower advocates disappoi... continue reading »
CEO of Arizona produce supplier receives industry honor
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has selected the CEO of an Arizona-based produce grower and distributor as its 2025 member of the... continue reading »
Walnut grower future-proofing operations with focus on sustainability
For more than a hundred years, the Barton family has been a cornerstone of California's walnut industry. Based in Escalon, GoldRiver Orchards has buil... continue reading »
Longtime GFVGA executive director dies at 74
The longtime executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has died. Charles Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall serve... continue reading »
Indoor strawberry grower choses Sollum LED lighting system
Indoor strawberry grower Vertiberry has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Total Controlled Environment Agriculture demonstration fac... continue reading »
Sun-Maid Growers of California names new president
Industry veteran Steve Loftus has been named president and chief operating officer of Sun-Maid Growers of California. Loftus has held various leade... continue reading »
Crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers to expand
Specialty crop and organic growers will have expanded crop insurance options beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is ... continue reading »
Calavo adds hydroponics leader to its board
Calavo Growers has appointed a hydroponics industry leader to its board of directors and audit committee. John Lindeman served as Calavo chief financi... continue reading »
PepsiCo Alimentos Venezuela launches program to train potato growers in the region
PepsiCo Alimentos Venezuela has launched its Agro with Purpose program, which benefits more than 100 potato growers in Mucuchíes, Mérida state, with... continue reading »
Calavo Growers names Helen Kurtz as new VP & GM, prepared foods
Calavo Growers Inc. has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president & general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment. ... continue reading »
