Crop Production

EFI highlights organizational benefits of family-friendly policies

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is showing how workers who work at "employers of choice" family-focused operations can help ease worker shortages. With back to school underway, employees may be fee... more »

Fox Packaging names Jen Doxey as new director of sales

Fox Packaging is pleased to announce that Jen Doxey has joined its team as the director of sales. Doxey brings over 20 years of experience in the produce industry, with an emphasis on developing and e... more »

California beekeepers association seeks honeybee health research proposals

The California State Beekeepers’ Association (CSBA) is seeking proposals for research conducted in the area of honeybee health and management for the 2024 Season. Proposals should be include high... more »

Parks & Rec actor touts soil, regenerative ag

Actor, author and woodworker Nick Offerman takes on his dirtiest role to date: a promotion to attract public attention to regenerative ag and healthy soil. Offerman, a former Parks and Recreation T... more »

Industry labor practices recognized through Ethical Charter program

Fresh produce industry leaders have come together to design a program to recognize labor practices in the fresh produce industry. The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) recognizes and st... more »

Valuing THE SOIL

Texas pecan grower employs bats, regenerative ag practices ... more »

USDA pilot program to help ag employers, farmworkers

Agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to address workforce challenges farmers and ranchers face. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $65 ... more »

Artificial Intelligence

The future of autonomous technologies in orchards ... more »