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Jill Dutton

Jill Dutton, associate editor of The Packer, specializes in retail produce news, market trends and urban farming initiatives. With expertise in the rapidly evolving e-grocery landscape, she provides analysis on how digital platforms are reshaping food distribution. Jill is a prominent voice on sustainability and consumer trends, offering actionable insights that help businesses navigate shifting market demands. Her work explores the full produce journey — from farm to retail — featuring grower profiles, supply chain insights and emerging production models that shape American food systems.

Latest Stories
After a volatile 2025 pushed growers toward precision agriculture out of necessity, row crop farmers are entering the year ahead with more flexible, data-driven field strategies that favor targeted applications over traditional blanket approaches.
Icafolin-methyl represents the first new weed-killing chemistry in more than 30 years.
Four social media influencers who live and work on farms share how the viral #FarmGirlSummer trend is offering an authentic look at rural life — while building connections, educating viewers and challenging stereotypes along the way.
Human urine is gaining recognition as a sustainable, nutrient-rich fertilizer with the potential to benefit small urban farms, home gardens and large-scale farms, offering a low-cost solution to rising fertilizer prices and environmental concerns.
Elaine Culotti’s 559 Rail initiative is reimagining America’s food supply chain by uniting farming and railroads to reduce waste, empower growers of all sizes and bring fresh, affordable food directly to underserved communities.