California Pear Advisory Board executive director says Argentinian pear imports significantly hurt the state’s growers this year.

The newly launched hub is a statewide collaboration to strengthen Arizona’s $30 billion agriculture industry through resilient and sustainable farming practices.

With President Donald Trump back in office in 2025, the wax and wane of tariffs and threats of tariffs kept the produce industry on its toes this year.

Google Trends data shows a reliable spike every January for topics tied to healthier eating. This year, rather than limitations and restrictive eating, consumers are seeking ways to add to their health and wellness, which often includes eating more plants.

The nonprofit workforce development and certification organization says millions in worker bonuses, expanded trainings and new board members strengthened its impact across the fresh produce industry.

Columnist Armand Lobato shares what he calls a must-read book, just in time for Potato Lover’s Month in February.