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The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on the Republican-crafted 2018 farm bill after the House Agriculture Committee moved it out of committee along party lines.

On the eve of a farm bill hearing, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance presented House Agriculture Committee members specific industry priorities for the legislation in an April 17 letter.

Large Mexican limes stubbornly continued to trade at prices of $50 per carton or above in early April, but signs point to easing f.o.b. levels by May.

President Donald Trump told lawmakers he is considering rejoining the Asia-Pacific trade pact he withdrew from shortly after taking office.

With iffy Democratic support, the race is on to pass a farm bill this year.

Early coverage of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma region is rolling in.

(UPDATED, April 17) Rick Antle, 61, died April 14, leaving what family and friends say will be an enduring legacy.

A deep lineup of speakers and a morning for field tours highlight the FreshPACKmoves 2018 in Monterey, Calif.

Jakov Dulcich, founder of McFarland, Calif.-based J.P. Dulcich & Sons, was shot and killed April 11.

Syngenta has acquired vegetable seed breeder, producer and marketer Feasterville, Pa.-based Abbott & Cobb, known for its sweet corn.