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Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats, raising Thanksgiving food prices while squeezing farms, food suppliers and families.

Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercial lettuce shipment attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.

In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspired by Roastables.

Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth.

The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV.

The lawsuit seeks to reverse the October interim final rule released by the Department of Justice, which would use state-level data to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A guestworker program.

The specialty market continues to grow, and companies are moving to meet demand for packaged products.

Robinson Fresh reports rising holiday demand for fresh produce despite economic pressures, highlighting consumer focus on home cooking, shifting price expectations and the company’s technology-driven cold-chain network that keeps shelves stocked from field to feast.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ $30-million citrus purchase to strengthen the U.S. supply chain draws approval from California Citrus Mutual CEO, Casey Creamer.