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Churches, corporations, restaurants, schools, and practically every American institution have been challenged by the coronavirus.

What do you think is the hardest part about keeping COVID-19 under control among farmworkers and packing-house workers?

Another bit of good news has been published about the medical benefits that come from eating more fruits and vegetables.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a web seminar to discuss the new commodities added and price adjustments made to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

The Food and Drug Administration has set a goal of restarting on-site inspection of FDA-regulated facilities the week of July 20.

At a time when businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as they deal with the coronavirus COVID-19, the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board has renewed its commitment to support the industry.

The USDA is now allowing companies in the newest round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to pack commodity-specific boxes, allowing companies to pack produce-only boxes.

As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing a third round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, to spend the full $3 billion approved for the program.

Customer transactions at major U.S. restaurant chains may have dipped by 10% the week ending July 5 compared to a year ago, but the decline was an improvement over the previous week’s 14%, drop.

There are voices of concern about the third round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program.