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Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif, has announced he will seek the chairmanship of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.

Fans of blueberries officially have a fresh way to share their love of their favorite berry.

New York-based Bowery Farming donated $20,000 to the Maryland Food Bank through a commitment based on the Mid-Atlantic sales of its crispy leaf lettuce.

Donations made to the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) will be matched twice in the month of November.

With water in short supply, how can farmers ensure that every drop of water is efficiently used by their crops?

The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.

The outcome of the U.S. election, Brexit and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 to economies around the world. These are just some of the business issues facing fresh produce suppliers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Generation Farms, Vidalia, Ga., has hired Mike Harris as watermelon sales director.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative melon breeding companies in the world, to continue expanding its position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain.