The award was presented at United Fresh’s Washington Conference where discussions focused on labor, trade agreements, and the upcoming election.

More counties have been added to the original disaster declaration, and more growers are eligible for funding assistance.

California legislation, the first of its kind in the nation, is reviled by grower groups who say it will actually do economic harm to farmworkers.

Funding has been awarded to assist 42 states with implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Growers see bright side of dry conditions with possibility of sweeter fruit.

In any situation, proactivity pays. We can wait for the sky to fall, or we can sing in the rain.

Storm delivers extra dose of precipitation during one of the state’s wettest spells on record.

Scientists at Cornell University say ‘nightmare scenario’ for many growers going to be the norm if steps aren’t taken to stop global warming.

After breaking ground on a second greenhouse in the spring, Red Sun plans to start the hiring process this fall and plant the first crop in early 2017.

University of Nevada, Reno scientist is part of team studying areas with significant snowfall.

Net farm income could hit lowest figure since 2009.

FSMA Wizard helps food facilities, importers, and growers to determine their possible requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Operator reportedly demanded rent, payments for transportation and expenses incurred bringing workers to U.S.

Industry experiencing fifth consecutive year of growth and record production.

Northeast has experienced a significant drop in rainfall this year.

Agency locations in five states shuttered due to anonymous, but serious messages.

Allied industries say new regulation is burdensome when coupled with increase in minimum wage.

A couple of the key points from the symposium include knowing the importance of sampling irrigation water sources correctly and knowing the difference between validation and verification.

What we consider more traditional agricultural companies are betting on technology and increasingly Silicon Valley is taking note of the farm sector.