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I raise a salute to Bob Dole, the former U.S. Senator from Kansas who died Dec. 5 at 98 years old.

Potatoes USA’s Market Access Program (MAP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) increased for the 2022-2023 marketing year.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees.

The Organic Center announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance organic agriculture.

The Hot Climate Programme, an industry-leading breeding programme, is capturing the attention of fresh produce companies globally, as the demand for climate-resistant fruit increases.

Fifth Wheel Freight has partnered with Loadsure, a freight insurance company that ushers spot freight cargo insurance into the modern age through an AI- and automation-powered platform.

As the annual aromas of spiced gingerbread, refreshing peppermint, fresh-cut pine and roasted chestnuts descend upon us, Fresh Del Monte, is adding a few of its own scents to the traditional holiday lineup.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released what it is calling the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan.