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The market distress that the COVID-19 pandemic has created for growers and ranchers has captured near-universal awareness.

News about the produce and allied industry companies pitching in during the COVID-19 crisis continue to pour in.

Though there is a glimmer of hope now that states are beginning to reopen, the global economic body blows that the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered continue.

Thirty-eight agriculture groups want Congress to adjust the Paycheck Protection Program to make it easier to access for growers.

The Produce Marketing Association and Partnership for a Healthier America introduced the COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund to distribute fresh produce to people in need during the pandemic.

The House of Representatives on April 23 passed a $484 billion stimulus package.

Companies are reacting in their own ways to the pandemic, from organizing donations of food and money, an attention to worker safety and a little levity to brighten employees’ days.

The Produce Marketing Association has cancelled its annual foodservice show in its traditional format, moving to PMA Foodservice: Delivered, a digital event.

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest cherry growers are optimistic about export opportunities this season.

The Center for Produce Safety has released the agendas for the five weekly web seminars that have been scheduled in place of its annual research symposium.