Led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, specialty crop groups are highlighting market pressures, extreme winter weather and geopolitical uncertainty.

Through the Trade Disruption Customer Support Program, FCC offers relief for existing customers and new clients who meet lending criteria.

The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network has announced funding to CropVue Technologies based in Surrey, BC. It is partnering with the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release program to enhance apple and pear orchard management.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is investigating a surge of low-priced imports. The Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors has stated its support for the investigation.

James Neven is the first greenhouse sector representative in the Commission’s history.