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There is an old saying, “You can’t win for losing.”

U.S. agricultural exports to Taiwan and other markets in Asia are facing new logistical and transportation challenges because of the Novel Coronavirus and those conditions may not ease soon, a USDA report says.

The USDA said its food safety and pest and plant disease divisions, along with the Agricultural Marketing Service, continue to function as the coronavirus COVID-19 spread.

A peek at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily market news highlight page usually doesn’t reveal too much.

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is returning to its home base early this season due to coronavirus COVID-19 concerns.

(UPDATED, March 18) Fresh produce shippers and distributors who serve the foodservice sector are likely to be the most affected by the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, according to produce analysts from Rabobank.

The Texas International Produce Association has cancelled the 2020 Viva Fresh Expo due to health concerns from coronavirus COVID-19.

The Packer’s Tom Karst talked March 17 with Jennifer McEntire of the United Fresh Produce Association’s about the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak and the industry.

The Food and Drug Administration will answer questions in a March 18 teleconference on how the coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting food safety and food supplies.

Suddenly, bars, casual eateries, and fine-dining restaurants have nearly vanished.