A mainstay in the mushroom business, Phillips Mushroom Farms is accustomed to navigating the challenges that crop up in any given year.

In the spring of 2024, floriculture business members were introduced to an initiative launched to heighten awareness and provide guidance to more sustainable practices throughout the industry. In a year’s time, growing support of the program has enabled Sustainabloom to flourish, doubling the offerings of research-based guides and resources and positioning the initiative for further expansion.

The tariffs President Donald Trump planned to put in place on Canadian and Mexican goods went into effect just after midnight. As initially planned, a 25 percent duty was put in effect for all imports from Mexico as well as most goods from Canada. Trump also added an extra 10 percent tariff on goods from China, 20 percent total.

Let’s escape from those dismal weather threats on the crops for a change and consider some of the positive means for ad planning. The choices are friendly right now on  multiple produce items.

With many heart-healthy benefits including good fats, it’s no wonder why Avocados From Mexico have become a staple in grocery carts across the country. To mark National Nutrition Month in March, AFM supports the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good Initiative — Eat Smart Program, encouraging people to make informed choices about nut