UFA Co-operative Ltd. and MyLand, a pioneering soil health company based in Phoenix, AZ, announced a three-year collaboration on a commercial pilot with various growers in Alberta. This initiative is set to transform responsible farming practices and soil health management, leveraging advanced microbial technologies to benefit farmers and the environment.

MONTEREY, CA — The IFPA Foodservice Conference kicked into high gear on Day 2, which featured impactful speakers in the morning followed by the opening of the trade show. The aisles were jammed with attendees who visited with the nearly 200 exhibitors — including 18 first-time exhibitors — and traffic remained high throughout the afternoon before the close of another successful event in this popular locale.

Social media is vital for your marketing! It helps you reach new customers, show off your beautiful flowers, and keep your current customers happy. But social media trends change fast, so staying updated is essential. Rio Roses has the top social media trends and how to use them to grow your business.

L. G. Herndon Jr. Farms has named Madison Herndon as its new sales manager. Madison, who grew up on the family farm, has a passion to grow and become versed in the complexities of the family business. She majored in business and advertising at the University of Georgia and gained valuable business insights during her tenure in the healthcare sector.

On July 25, the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative’s board of directors said that it can no longer sustain its operations due to extremely low estimated fruit volumes, adverse weather conditions and challenging market and financial circumstances. As a result, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative and its subsidiaries will seek court direction and assistance to liquidate in an effort to maximize recovery for all stakeholders.

The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40 percent, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council.