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Winter weather in northwestern New York state proved to be overall mild, which was followed with a cool spring that set up near ideal conditions for the start of the apple season, according United Apple Sales.

The International Fresh Produce Association has announced plans to collaborate with the Delta USDA Regional Food Business Center led by the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Worker Opportunities.

The North American Blueberry Council is applauding congressional action that supporters say could potentially allow U.S. farmers to compete on level terms with other blueberry exporting countries in Japan.

The spring/summer season got off to a rather slow start for the onion category, with strong demand triggering higher prices than usual.

“H.R. 2 does nothing to help U.S. agriculture and instead throws a longstanding foe in E-Verify in our faces,” California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay said in a statement.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture plans to help growers from the Garden State by promoting its Jersey Fresh program through a diverse media mix this season.

Miami-based Goldenberry Farms began introducing tropical berries to the U.S. market in 2021, and demand has been increasing for its namesake berries since then, says Christopher Palumbo, brand director.

Beyond seasonal: “Southern Hemisphere produce enables consumers to enjoy the great taste and health benefits of citrus throughout the summer and into the fall,” said Karen Brux of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

AppHarvest has surpassed its first quarter target with net sales of $13 million and has shipped commercially for first time from a full four-farm network.