Vick Family Farms has its seed beds in on approximately 9,000 acres of crops and now is working them daily just waiting for planting to begin in May.

“The weather is nice right now in North Carolina with much warmer days and some rainfall,” said Charlotte D. Vick, partner/sales and marketing manager for the Wilson, NC-based company.

In addition to sweet potatoes, the company is offering sweet corn again in 2025 and will be adding yellow corn to its offerings.

At B&W Quality Growers, we’ve spent over 155 years perfecting the art of growing the world’s most distinctive leafy greens—and now, we’re adding a long-awaited standout to our collection: Baby Green Kale.

Markon has hired Doug Fisher as the new director of multi-unit sales. A seasoned leader with deep roots in California’s Salinas Valley, Fisher brings more than three decades of produce industry experience. After graduating from Salinas High School, Fisher went on to study in San Diego and Fresno before returning home to begin his produce career as a broker.

Spring's typical roller coaster temperatures look likely to continue across the coastal California fields as we move through April. As low pressure systems pass mainly to the north, they bring cooler temperatures along with a heavy marine layer and drizzle to the fields.

CMI Sales Manager Sarah Barkley has officially qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games, ranking No. 8 in the world in her division. This is an exceptional achievement and a powerful testament to Barkley’s grit, dedication and unmatched skill in the sport of CrossFit.

This Earth Day, Naturipe Farms celebrated the people behind its leadership in sustainability — the growers and employees whose innovative thinking and creative problem-solving drives real, lasting solutions. From repurposing materials to optimizing resources, Naturipe’s culture of collaboration ensures that sustainability efforts are practical and can be implemented and sustained in the real world.