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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reinstated Epic Fresh Produce LLC’s ability to operate in the fresh produce industry.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has promoted Joe Atchison III to director of its marketing and development division.

Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., has started harvesting the Coachella artichoke crop.

New research from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative looks at the growing importance of sustainability and conservation-focused products and services for the ag retail business.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently imposed sanctions on three companies for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

LAS VEGAS — Futurist Mike Lee told attendees at the 2020 Potato Expo that potato marketers must cater to a diverse group of “food tribes” in thinking about serving consumers in the next decade and beyond.

The spring summit highlighting the Mexican grape season will be in Tubac, Ariz., again.

Even in the dead of winter, Washington apple growers are busy preparing for the next apple season.

LAS VEGAS — Britt Raybould of Rexburg, Idaho, is the 2020 president of the National Potato Council.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to school meal programs that could limit the variety of vegetables served at lunch and cut fruit servings at some breakfasts.