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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in September, down 14 points to a reading of 124.

Pure Green Farms, the Midwest hydroponic greenhouse, announced that Cincinnati-based LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria will be offering Pure Green Farms Baby Green Leaf lettuce on its menu beginning today.

Tight labor conditions and elevated shipping container costs will again hold back exports of Australian grapes in 2021-22, according to a new report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

Rainier Partners, a private equity firm based in Seattle, WA, today announced the acquisition of JS Ag Packaging (“JS Ag”) by Calpine Containers (“Calpine”), a Rainier portfolio company.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman takes a look at the changes coming for the jet stream.

The summer heat in the Northwest has added some uncertainty to the longer-term quality outlook for apples, while the 2021-22 U.S. citrus output is expected even lower than last season’s modest crop.

Stemilt was presented the Legacy Award in Technology by NCW Tech Alliance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting Nov. 3-4, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET each day.

2021 has brought a year of celebration for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission as they began celebrating their 60th anniversary milestone.

The lack of in-person produce expos leaves marketers with one fewer tool in their toolbox.