1. Bayer Organic Vegetable Seeds Portfolio Now Active

“Today, we sell our seeds to growers who otherwise grow organically, but there are growers that need certified organic seed. With our organic program, we want to make sure that we can provide our genetics to a variety of growers,” says Inci Dannenberg, the Global Head of Vegetable Seeds at Bayer Crop Science.     Read More

2. Google Meets Agriculture at Go Green Agriculture 

Go Green Agriculture is a high-tech greenhouse company producing and processing organic leafy greens in three facilities in California. Go Green Agriculture’s team takes a three-pronged approach to greenhouse production—software, hardware, and genetics.    Read More

3. Pacific Trellis Fruit Looks Toward Growth for the Mexican Grape Season

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the year-round importer, grower, marketer, and owner of the Dulcinea Brand, is gearing up for a successful Mexican table grape season. Since the company’s inception in the grape industry in 1999, they have experienced year-over-year volume growth for both their conventional and organic varieties.     Read More

4. Sprouts Announces Its First-Ever Sustainability Vendor Summit

Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first-ever Sprouts-brand-focused Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24 as part of the company’s commitment to bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to its customers.     Read More

5. Rooftop Farm Opens on Staten Island to Help Absorb Rainwater, Provide Fresh Produce

In honor of Earth Week, New York City opened a new rooftop farm on Staten Island that will help the environment. Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Environment Protection commissioner and other local leaders took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.     Read More