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Listen to the podcast chat: A large grocery wholesaler is partnering with a vertical farm company to grow greens on the premises of its distribution centers — improving faster, fresher access to retailers.

Pelosi said the House this week will “take up a bill adopting the tentative agreement—with no poison pills or changes to the negotiated terms—and send it to the Senate.” Some industry leaders feel it will pass.

Activities will include in-person events and online experiences.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers has filed a legal challenge to a new H-2A Program Rule that is set to take effect on Nov. 30.

Retail food inflation is still running up double digits compared with a year ago, according to a new USDA Food Price report.

The New Rochelle, N.Y.-based importer is planning a spring opening of the 235,000-square-foot facility.

The San Francisco-based business-to-business marketplace has acquired the farm sales and inventory management solutions provider.

Salad greens and lettuces at retail have transformed the last few decades from intact bunches and heads to plastic bags and clamshells of baby greens, triple-washed and ready to eat.

Just before Thanksgiving, Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, N.Y., distributed almost 30 million pounds of produce — on a single day.

USDA has announced additional disaster and pandemic assistance for farmers, plus there is more funding for climate smart ag on the way.