Now that the temperatures are cooling down and football season has begun, more people will be changing their diets to hardier meals. Customers will be seeking cooking vegetables with the colder brisk days of autumn in the air.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Real Value Sales Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Arizona, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 10 produce sellers in the amount of $162,275 from November 2022 through July 2023.

Each August, the Idaho potato industry descends upon Sun Valley, ID, for the annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention, where industry players reflect on the victories and challenges of the previous season while gearing up for the new crop.

One of the more highly anticipated presentations is from the Idaho Potato Commission, where a detailed recap is given on the efforts to promote the state’s prized potato crop.

California dates are widely recognized for their exceptional quality, and this reputation is the result of careful cultivation, research and promotion over the years.

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) offers three grants for retail florists that provide reimbursement for educational floral industry events, courses or webinars. Applications for all continued education grants are due Oct. 1, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to receive funding to further your education.

The floral industry is expected to benefit from an anticipated dramatic drop in interest rates and the sustained demand for flowers and potted plants, according to Dr. Charlie Hall, chief economist for American Hort and professor at Texas A&M University. Hall shared these economic insights during the Insights & Connections: Economic Outlook for the Floral Industry event, hosted by AFIF: Americas Flower Connection on Sept. 10 in Miami.