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While weather forecasts for the winter season remain uncertain, the sector hopes for a more neutral El Niño to bring average rainfall.

Larger supplies of bananas and strawberries drove prices slightly down last month.

Parimar Inc., doing business as D. DeFranco & Sons, may operate in the produce business again, after satisfying a $31,200 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The Los Angeles, California-based company was ordered to pay the sum in February to settle unpaid debt to a Florida seller. Company affiliates Gerald S. DeFranco, […]

PRESS RELEASE (USDA) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today sweet cherry producers in designated counties of Washington voted to continue their marketing order program. In the routine referendum USDA conducted Feb. 5-26, 2024, continuance of the marketing order was favored by 98.2% of voting producers, representing 90% of the production volume voted […]

The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 

The draft, open for public comment until April 30, aims to establish Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) protocol for fresh fruits and vegetables and a common framework for measuring impacts.

Peak availability of California avocados is expected to occur from April into July, with smaller volumes in summer.

Heart & Soil People’s Garden is a vibrant hub for women and people of color to grow and share fresh, healthy produce, develop valuable skills, and contribute to a thriving, eco-conscious community.

The USDA analysis of gene expression is believed to be the first to compare the dormancy periods of this species in their natural habitat.

The show attracted a total of 5,867 professionals including exhibitors; a nearly 12% increase compared to the previous edition.