agriculture

Female leaders to be part of IFPA Global Produce show

Women leaders are set to take the stage at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt to dismantle myths about... more »

Michael Salisbury, Michigan ag economics figure, dies

Michael Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving in... more »

New members sought for agricultural trade advisory committees

The USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are seeking new members to serve on the agricultural trade advisory committees. Committee information The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives... more »

Wish Farms promotes James Peterson to COO

Wish Farms, an international grower and marketer of berries, has promoted James Peterson to chief operating officer. Peterson, who joined the company in 2011 as vice president of sales and marketing, has been credited with... more »

Growers appointed to Georgia commodity commissions

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to head Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. The commissions include apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans, wine and grapes and vegetables. The following are the appointments: Apple Commodity Commission: Andy... more »

Worker training crucial to food handling safety and is the first-line of defense

Training workers to properly handle covered crops (fruits and vegetables typically consumed raw) is a crucial initial step in ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, from the field to the postharvest processing facility. ... more »

Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings

Are there grants for farmers? Yes! Read on to see several directories of the grant programs that farmers can apply for. Each listing has links for numerous grants as well as details on how and... more »

New Jersey celebrates Farmers Market Week in Ocean City

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week during a visit to the Ocean City Farmers Market. The USDA-designated week runs from Aug. 4-10, and is designed to... more »

Agriculture drones transform farming practices

The agriculture drone market is soaring as precision farming techniques gain traction. With applications ranging from crop monitoring to field mapping, drones are revolutionizing farming. In a recent press release from Transparency Market Research that... more »

IFPA unveils speakers for 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show, promising to provide attendees with exclusive insights into the industry’s future, political trends, entrepreneurship... more »