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In response to the partial government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has extended the deadline for U.S. producers to apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.

Shipping point prices of romaine lettuce in December slid very low, from nearly $24 per carton early in the month to just $8 per carton late in the month.

Temperatures in California’s Central Valley dipped as low as 27 degrees recently, but no damage is expected and orange growers say the cold can lead to better flavor and fruit quality.

The government is dysfunctional.

Here are a few charts to illustrate what the avocado market has been like this year.

What is the relative importance of each state to the fresh produce industry?

California citrus growers saw the coldest temperatures of the season as the new year started, but preparations staved off any damage that would have occurred.

Jerry Twinam has created a patented process that preserves fresh peeled and cut potatoes for at least 35 days when the product is refrigerated.

Josh Mitchell has been hired as vice president of business development and sales at Inteligistics.

Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus is touting the availability of heirloom navels until June.