DRC reviews progress at 2026 AGM

Jul 14, 2026

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) convened a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Victoria, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The AGM brought together DRC members, senior staff, and Board of Directors both in person and virtually to review achievements, discuss ongoing initiatives, and outline the organization’s strategic direction for the coming year. Bret Erickson, Little Bear Produce Ltd., Edinburg, Texas, continues to chair the board.

With 12 Directors on the Board, each serving a three-year term, Pierre Dolbec and Bruce Summers were re-elected as Directors. The Board will continue its efforts to enhance the fruit and vegetable industry by ensuring fair and ethical trade for all DRC members.

“We are proud to welcome our returning Directors,” said Luc Mougeot, DRC’s president and CEO. “Their leadership helps guide the DRC as we continue to support our members. Our primary goal is clear: to establish the DRC as the global trade standards body and dispute resolution mechanism for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.”

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Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.