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Christmas will be here soon — as will the rush of customer traffic, says columnist Armand Lobato. Are you ready for it?

University of Florida researchers have found UV light to be an effective physical control for the two-spotted spider mites that have preyed on Florida’s winter strawberry crops.

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.