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While a chorus of business and industry leaders is fighting for Congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, some sources believe the near-term outlook appears cloudy at best for the deal.

Speakers from Microsoft, Wells Fargo and other companies are scheduled on the Produce Marketing Association’s Tech Knowledge Symposium agenda.

The deadline for applying for $72.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds is May 24.

The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.

For now, the Harvest Box lives again.

Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, Mich., has formed an exclusive partnership with indoor farming company Square Roots, expanding the greenhouse company’s reach from its New York base.

U.S. fresh-market apple holdings on March 1 are down 10% compared with year-ago levels, according to the latest report from the U.S. Apple Association.

U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018.

2018 trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are now available.

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s never been a better time to highlight the inherent health benefits of fresh produce in marketing strategies: Food is medicine, and the science keeps backing it up.