Behemoths PepsiCo and Walmart recently announced a seven-year collaboration pledging $120 million to support U.S. and Canadian farmers in their pursuit to improve soil health and water quality.
- The organization, California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, has started a two-year study to collect and analyze pathogen test data for romaine lettuce. The aggregated data will include both pre-harvest and post-harvest testing.
- Norge Mining, a Norwegian mining company, predicts its find of phosphate rock could supply the world with phosphate for 50 years.
- Costs of producing fresh fruits and vegetables have increased by double digits all over the world. The increases were led by fertilizer, construction, fuel, shipping, and electricity.
- The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council published a special audio report on May 31, offering analysis of crop harvests and development in key growing areas.