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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?

Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and avocados, recently secured partnerships with growers in Peru.

Leonard Batti, vice president of Taylor Farms, is the new chairman of the Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s just-released 2019 Organic Survey shows total sales of $9.93 billion in organic products, 31% higher than 2016.

Fresh Peruvian asparagus arrives in the U.S. year-round, but importers are preparing for the seasonal consumption boosts for the holiday season.

The industry has yet to weigh in, but public comments are appearing on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule on its designation of high-risk foods for tracing.

Guelph, Ontario-based GoodLeaf Farms is adding baby greens to its product line.

For the first time in history, the European lemon is launching a promotional and information campaign to publicize its virtues in the United States.