A troubling labor trend emerged in 2025: women are leaving the workforce at an accelerating rate.

For over five decades, Syngenta Flowers’ Alva Farm in Florida has led premium chrysanthemum production in North America. Established in 1967, this facility has consistently delivered exceptional quality and innovation in ornamental horticulture.

A pivotal moment came in 2008 when Syngenta Flowers acquired the prestigious Yoder Brand Mums. This strategic acquisition further strengthened the company’s position in the North American market.

Strategic location and advanced facilities

To celebrate Earth Month, Natural Grocers is once again teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign. Rooted in the company's longstanding commitment to organic integrity, regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship, the campaign encourages communities to protect beneficial insects, while supporting regenerative organic agriculture.

Titan Farms is set to begin the 2026 peach season on schedule, well positioned to support retailers with consistent supply throughout the season.

The company offers a unique advantage in delivering reliability, quality and continuity from orchard to shelf. With favorable growing conditions and a strong crop outlook, Titan expects solid volume availability to support retail programs and promotions from the start of the season.

The Michigan Apple Committee board has elected Kim Kropf as chair, Eric Roossinck as vice chair and Chris Alpers as third member of the executive committee. The election comes as Chair Mike Dietrich wraps up his final term on the board, as of March 31.

In addition, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed James Engelsma, Gregory Kugel and Eric Roossinck to serve on the Michigan Apple Committee board of directors. The appointed and reappointed members’ terms begin April 1.

Engelsma will begin his first term as committee board member, succeeding Dietrich, whose term has expired.

For more than 75 years, Vidalia season has marked a special moment at Bland Farms,  a moment when months of care, patience, and field‑by‑field attention finally meet the excitement of the market. As the first boxes begin to move and the unmistakable sweetness returns to shelves, the Bland family and their team are once again preparing for a season that celebrates both tradition and forward momentum.