Category: Marketing
International Fresh Produce Association responds to Trump election
Following the Nov. 5 U.S. election results, which will return former President Donald Trump to the White House and reshape the 119th Congress, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns issued a statement.
“Force for Fresh” Atlanta IFPA global produce show
IFPA’s recent global produce show was touted as a “Force for Fresh.”
Specialty crops group urging farm bill action
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is working with congressional leaders and urging support of specialty crop growers in the farm bill.
agInnovation leaders release 10-year ag research plan
AgInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovation.
Report: National land values stable
Regional shifts are creating new opportunities and risks while nationally, land values are reported as stable.
Women leadership to be IFPA Global Produce show focus
Women leaders are set to take the stage at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.
Georgia appoints growers to lead state ag commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
4th of July summer cookout cost skyrockets
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.
Tree nut commodity groups receive USDA market promotion funds
Almonds, pistachios, pecans and walnuts are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
Webinar to focus on USDA disadvantaged farmer grants
Underserved and disadvantaged farmers can learn more about U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) grants that benefit them through a webinar.
India trade mission promotes pecans
In a recent trade mission, the U.S. pecan industry met with dozens of Indian nut importers and retailers to drive exports in the world’s fastest-growing consumer market.
Farmer’s market celebration begins
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC).
USDA report: ag exports generate $412B economic output
The value of U.S. agricultural exports totaled $197.4 billion in 2022 and generated $214.6 billion in economic activity for a total economic output of $412 billion, according to new USDA numbers.
UGA study shows healthy school lunches aid children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
Nominees sought to lead American Pecan Council board
The American Pecan Council (APC) is seeking nominations for new members to serve on its board of directors.