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September, 2025
Fresh Produce Industry Leaders Release Groundbreaking Roadmap for Sustainable Packaging

IRVINE, CALIF. & OTTAWA, ON – September 30, 2025 – The Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment (SPPA), a consortium of North American fresh produce industry leaders, today announced the publication of its "Roadmap to Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging: A Guide to Reducing Food Waste, Mitigating Emissions, and Enabling Sustainable Fresh Produce Supply Chains." This pivotal guide aims to…

Agenda for Public Listening Session of Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel on Oct. 1

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold the first public listening session of the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel on Wednesday, October 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  PST. The Meeting Agenda can be found here: https://waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/agriculture/docs/2025/10012025-agenda-listening-session1-ag-expert-panel.pdf. For additional…

USDA Alerts Produce Sellers: Increase in Imposter Fraud

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2025– The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) Division has recently received a significant increase in allegations of fraudulent activity involving individuals and entities falsely claiming to be licensed PACA members and legitimate produce buyers. These fraudsters place orders for fruits and vegetables, divert the…

Western Growers University: Being Accountable for Your Results Webinar (English & Spanish Sessions)

HRCI recertification credits available. Highly productive people know how to create high-impact results in a short amount of time. In this session, you will explore how your thought patterns influence the way you see yourself, others, and your tasks. Learn to shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset, align your actions with meaningful goals, and apply practical techniques to hold yourself…

California’s Legislature Has Waited Too Late to Extend Cap-and-Trade This Year

Organizations representing a wide array of the state’s economic sectors urge lawmakers to reject any last-minute, hastily written proposals (SEPT. 8) SACRAMENTO -- California business leaders expressed disappointment today that no comprehensive, economically viable plan to extend California’s Cap-and-Trade climate program has emerged at the state Capitol – thus urging the Legislature to…