In November 2022, U.S. Food & Drug Administration released the 597-page “FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.” These regulations will be enforced starting on Jan. 20, 2026.

An educational session on the ever-changing landscape of ag technology for organic growers and a panel discussion on the challenges of organic seed production complete the extensive educational program of the upcoming Organic Grower Summit 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Nov. 29-30 in Monterey, CA.

It’s harvest season and the 2023 California walnut crop indicates volume growth with exceptional product quality, offering retailers more sales opportunities leading into the peak holiday season. With a 1 percent increase in production from 2022 and excellent quality expected due to favorable growing conditions, the 2023 crop is forecast at 1.52 billion pounds of walnuts (inshell).

With the holidays around the corner, the Shuman Farms team is focusing on its giving back initiatives planned for November and December, while looking back at the work it has done throughout the year.

According to Feeding America, 34 million people in the United States are food insecure — including 9 million children — while 49 million people turn to food banks and community programs for help putting food on their tables.

Phillips Mushrooms Farms personnel at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, are unveiling a few new items and more capacity, but their main focus is to greet current and new customers to tell its story as one of the premier mushroom operations in North America.

Setton Farms is sampling two new items at booth No. 2016 at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show. Its Tajín Seasoned Pistachio Kernels, the newest addition to Setton Pistachio’s award-winning line of premium pistachios and its new Pistachio Pub Blend.