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Putting in danger the prospects for a bipartisan farm bill, a House Republican plan to amp up work requirements for recipients of food stamps has stalled progress just before a scheduled late March markup session.

Sweet potatoes continue to find an eager audience in foreign markets.

Sorrento lemons and Tarocco blood oranges from Italy are available via Philadelphia-based wholesaler John Vena Inc.

Retail avocado prices dropped 9.3% while total dollars increased by 11.2% for the four weeks ending Dec. 3, according to the latest retail scan data.

With possible implications for fruit and vegetable servings, the government is seeking public input on how certain foods are counted for nutrition standards in school lunches.

The United Fresh Produce Association and the George Washington Leadership Institute are partnering for the Revolutionary Leadership Conference.

Kids at schools with Farm to School programs eat more fruits and vegetables, a new study suggests.

Organic produce marketers generally agree that demand typically outpaces supply in the category, but they also note that overproduction does occur on occasion.

A new United Fresh foodservice report takes an in-depth look at spaghetti squash, pomegranates, and roasted vegetables on menus this fall.

For produce and agricultural interests, the votes are not assured and the jury is out on the proposed tax reform plan from Congressional Republicans.