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Specialty crop groups urge Congress to support UK trade act

Specialty crop groups are part of a coalition urging Congress to support the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act. The UNITED Act is designed to grant the president, in consultation... more »

NABC to honor industry leaders with Hall of Fame Award

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) has a new recognition to honor and celebrate blueberry leaders, growers and suppliers. The NABC Hall of Fame Award recognizes accomplishments of those who move the industry forward, and... more »

Vote set for North Carolina apple assessments

The North Carolina Apple Growers Association will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of apples sold to first purchasers in North Carolina this month. The referendum will be during regular business hours June 27... more »

Falling Apples: Growers challenged by costs, declining acreage

U.S. apple growers are producing more fruit — and additional club varieties — on fewer acres but are also challenged by a series of higher growing costs during inflationary times. Chris Gerlach, director of industry... more »

Specialty crop groups outline Farm Bill requests

A group of speakers representing the specialty crop industry told a U.S. Senate subcommittee their Farm Bill 2023 requests, including a workable crop insurance program, research funding, and focus on organics and trade. The June... more »

Rice Fruit celebrates 110 years

Rice Fruit Co., a leading East Coast apple grower and packer, is marking 110 years of growing tree fruit. “The fresh produce industry is made of a patchwork of family narratives, stories stitched together by... more »

IT and engineering service firm honored for volunteer efforts

A global IT and engineering service firm that developed a charitable seed to table initiative has been recognized for its service. Houston, Texas-based Techwave received the "President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)" in recognition of its... more »

Blueberry Summit registration opens

Registration is open for The Blueberry Summit. The event, scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in Savannah, Georgia, is designed to allow blueberry industry people, including growers, shippers, distributors and marketers, to network and learn the latest... more »

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