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Biden administration reforming H-2A visa for immigrant ag workers

The proposal amends the certification of temporary employment, as well as the enforcement of contractual obligations applicable to employers. 
September 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: USApple offers a promising outlook for the 2023-24 season

Forecasts indicate an expected production of 250 million bushels of apples, representing a measured uptick of 1.5% when compared to the production figures of the previous season.
September 14 , 2023

Kapi Kapi publishes sustainability case study in partnership with IFPA

As pat of its sustainability efforts, the company claims in 2022 it reached the goal to recycle every ounce of plastic it used, with the capacity to process 3.5 tons of plastic per year.
September 14 , 2023

DiMare California announces appointment of new president, DMB packing

Press Release  As DiMare reaches the halfway point in its 95th year of business, Tom DiMare announces Jeff Dolan as President of DMB Packing. In this role, Jeff will play an expanded leadership role in the family business. Previously, Jeff held the position of Field Operations Manager. In the new role, he will oversee all operations […]
September 14 , 2023

India reduces tariffs on U.S. blueberries and cranberries

India has agreed to reduce tariffs on some U.S. ag products including fresh, frozen, and dried blueberries and cranberries, a move that expands economic opportunities to this critical market.
September 13 , 2023

Oppy names regional sales directors

Ben Vallejo and Jim Leach promoted to new leadership roles.
September 13 , 2023

XX Banana Time to gather the sector in Ecuador

The event will include experience exchanges, commercial exhibitions and business roundtables, set to provide attendees with “a complete overview of innovations and trends that will shape the sector’s future and that guarantee commercial benefits for Ecuador as a producing country.”
September 13 , 2023

Westfalia USA’s avocados go plastic free

The newly unveiled packaging will be showcased at Southern Innovations in Charlotte, N.C. this week. 
September 13 , 2023

Glimpse the Future at the Global Show: IFPA State of the Industry

This highly anticipated address will be Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8:20 AM and will preview the worlds of technology and innovation, sustainability and advocacy, talent attraction and workforce development, consumer trends, and tomorrow’s priorities.
September 13 , 2023

CMI Orchards welcomes new Sales Account Manager Ellie Tucker

Press Release Poised for tremendous growth this season and in the coming years ahead, the team at CMI Orchards continues to expand with the recent addition of Ellie Tucker as Sales Account Manager. Tucker boasts twenty years of experience in the tree fruit industry, following in the footsteps of her late mother, who sold fruit […]
September 12 , 2023