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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared the U.S. is free of the plum pox virus, which harms stone fruit trees like peaches, and almonds.

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Canada, with representatives from produce and other agricultural industries, in an effort to expand trade.

When China’s first Costco opened Aug. 27, California Giant strawberries were on display.

Georgia peach grower Robert Dickey III and Florida vegetable grower Charles Obern have been named 2019 Farmers of the Year by Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo.

The USDA named 49 recipients of Agricultural Trade Promotion funds — designed to spur new export markets for growers hurt by tariffs and other trade disruptions — including 11 produce industry groups.

John G. Giumarra Jr., whose legal expertise helped guide not only the family business, but aided in greater grape exports for the overall California grape industry, has died.

New Jersey ranks third in the U.S. in peach production value, according to the annual “Non-Citrus Fruit and Nuts” report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture this week.

Almost 1,000 agriculture groups and companies are urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, including dozens of specialty crop groups.

New Jersey peach growers are optimistic about this summer marketing season.

The U.S. has reached a deal with Mexico and Canada to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from those countries. 

Titan Farms recently showcased peaches in a Florida school, teaching students about growing practices and agriculture in general.

Katiana Valdes is a self-confessed produce nerd.

Kathy Stephenson brings an enthusiasm for pears and pear growers to her role as the director of marketing communications for Pear Bureau Northwest.

Leslie Simmons hit the ground running when she joined the produce industry eight years ago.

With 11 years and counting at Wenatchee, Wash.-based tree fruit marketer Stemilt Growers, it is hard to imagine that Brianna Shales once didn’t know much about agriculture at all.

Born and raised on a potato farm in eastern Idaho, Britt Raybould is still close to her potato roots today.

Rena Montedoro has an aura of excitement and energy about her that makes you want to jump on board whatever she’s driving.

Just because you’re born into a family business doesn’t mean that’s what you’re going to do for a living.

To hear Julie Escobar describe her job is to understand the international scope of the produce industry.