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April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The USDA campaign spotlights invasive pests and citizen-driven strategies to protect U.S. agriculture.

While the year’s first crop estimate won’t be taken until late April, growers say they anticipate another robust harvest.

Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone.

The new partnership to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials.

Through a competitive grant process, GrowBoston has awarded $352,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to four local non-profits, each receiving $88,000 to employ part-time Urban Agriculture Ambassadors.

Las Vegas school garden program is ringing in its 12^th year of empowering students and promoting sustainability in honor of Earth Day.

Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.

The changes are part of an ongoing effort to align teams and operations after the acquisition of MountainKing Potatoes and in preparation for growth, the company says.

Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront.