Year: 2024

‘Groundbreaking: A Story Of Innovation’ Unearths The Soybean’s Hidden Potential

June 20, 2024 United Soybean Board (USB)

On Saturday, June 22, a new documentary showcasing the unique innovative power of the soybean, GroundBreaking: A Story of Innovation, will premiere on A&E at 1 p.m. EDT. With an American origin story that dates back nearly 150 years, the soybean plant has evolved into a resource used by farmers, chemists, historians, chefs and astrobiologists. This story features experts diving into how soy unlocks sustainable, biobased alternatives, best-in-class performance, optimized nutrition for animals and humans alike and a viable future to empower space exploration. …

LGS Specialty Sales Leads Market With Grapefruit

June 20, 2024 LGS Specialty Sales, Ltd.

LGS Specialty Sales sources grapefruit from the company’s farms in the fruitful Mediterranean like climate of South Africa, where the weather is optimal for high quality citrus, we recommend customers to start their grapefruit import program alongside LGS with a healthy volume of the product available now through October. …

SEPC Cares Celebrates Successful Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Superhero Sprint Produce Distribution

June 20, 2024 Southeast Produce Council (SEPC)

SEPC member companies donated and transported over 14,000lbs of nutritious fruits and vegetables to share with race participants and their families who welcomed the generous offering with gratitude. …

APHIS Protects Domestic Fruit Production and Deregulates Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in Fruit for Consumption

June 20, 2024 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating and issuing a Federal Order designed to continue protecting the domestic pepper and tomato industry while safely deregulating tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)-positive tomatoes and peppers for consumption. …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Jersey Fresh Blueberries

June 20, 2024 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted the beginning of blueberry season in the Garden State with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm during an Atlantic County farm tour. …