Following a season in which massive rains and other extreme weather caused North Carolina sweet potato production drop, Vick Family Farms has good news for retailers and other customers this season.

Farmland LP and Stemilt Growers announced a joint venture to expand organic apple and cherry production in Washington’s Columbia Basin.

Homegrown Organic Farms has taken the next step in the growth of its organic citrus program by partnering with Buena Vista Packing in Kern County, CA. This strategic alliance allows Homegrown to expand capacity and provide customers with increased convenience through an additional loading location in the southern San Joaquin Valley.

Dole Food Co. is participating in Organic Week 2025, taking place Sept. 15–17 in Washington, DC, and hosted by the Organic Trade Association. As an event sponsor and one of the few produce supply companies in attendance, Dole will underscore its long-standing leadership in the organic category and reaffirm its commitment to sustainability and the continued growth of the U.S. organic produce market.

While the end of August may be a bit early for predictions, leadership at Frank Donio Inc., a trusted Jersey Fresh grower, packer and wholesaler, feels it will be a normal fall season ahead, following some weather challenges that impacted the summer crops.