Cayuga County, where Jason Turek grows sweet corn and other vegetables, broke records for rainfall during the first five months of the year.

At mid-June, however, Turek was relieved when his farm, Turek Farms in King Ferry, received about an inch of rain. Starting in late May through mid-June, the county had been dry. Turek farms in upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region, just east of Cayuga Lake, which historically receives enough rain that fields are not irrigated.

For a company that has spent generations serving New York’s produce industry, consistency remains the foundation of success at D’Arrigo New York.

Cheerios are Cheerios. Oreos are Oreos. No matter where you buy them, they are going to taste the same. We all know winning shoppers and shopper loyalty is cultivated in stores’ fresh sections — especially the produce aisle. Just how important are these sections? Pretty darn important, according Logile Inc., a global leader in AI-powered Connected Workforce solutions.

The International Fresh Produce Association announced that Christina Ferreira has joined the organization as vice president, food safety and quality. Ferreira brings more than 13 years of applied research and regulatory experience at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the role, where she will serve as a trusted scientific resource for IFPA members on microbial hazards, produce safety and quality across the supply chain.

The wait is over for Skylar Rae cherries, which officially returned with nothing short of an exceptional crop. With outstanding quality and flavor, Skylar Rae delivers a firm, crisp bite paired with unmatched sweetness to produce a remarkable cherry eating experience.

The Ag Wage Reform Coalition announced its support for the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.