Lockheed’s Huntsville facility to produce hypersonic batteries under $756M contract

The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to provide additional capability for the nation's ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Lockheed Martin announced.. Under the new contract, Lockheed Martin will provide the Army with additional LRHW battery equipment, systems and software engineering support, and logistics solutions. According to the […]

Dollar General in Fruitdale revamps Alabama location, now offers wide selection of produce

Since 2019, Fruitdale residents have turned to their local Dollar General for convenient and affordable shopping. This year, the community came together to demand change. Because the community-loved Dollar General fell short in one key category: fresh produce. Crystal Luce, senior director of communications for Dollar General, explained why DG's location change is so important […]

Echoing Hope Ranch plans to expand produce sales to community

HEREFORD, Ariz. (KGUN) — Josh Krontz has worked in a variety of jobs, from construction to washing cars to farming, but he has found a home at Echoing Hope Ranch to help out where he can. The Echoing Hope Ranch provides people with disabilities, including autism, with resources and hands-on experience to gain experience working […]

Brighter water outlook in Salinas – Produce Blue Book

California water photography has received a great deal of attention from both the agricultural press and the general media, but most of it focuses on the San Joaquin and Yuma Valleys on the Arizona border. The Salinas Valley, dubbed “the salad bowl of the country,” has its own water problems, but they are very different. […]

FPAA recognizes funding for Nogales Interchange by state legislators – Produce Blue Book

Improvements will reduce congestion and improve safety in key produce warehouse districts Nogales, Arizona – Funding for a major interstate intersection along Interstate 19 in southern Arizona will make production truck traffic more efficient and safer. The recently passed Arizona budget includes exits 12 (Ruby Road) and 17, thanks to amendments by Arizona Senator Rosanna […]

Yuma ag group highlights drought risk to area – Produce Blue Book

YUMA, Ariz. and BIRDS, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A lingering drought in the West has left the fate of the Colorado River uncertain. As a result, agriculture is in jeopardy. Agricultural water is critical to the Yuma region, the winter lettuce capital of North America. From November to April, 90% of leafy greens […]