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The Republican version set for a House vote on Friday contains so many unpalatable provisions that lawmakers from both parties are racing to dramatically rework the $867 billion bill to keep it from going down in defeat.

What is the value of U.S. Department of Agriculture destination inspections for the produce industry?

House Republicans hope to debate and vote on the farm bill this week, but industry sources say it is uncertain whether the GOP has the votes to pass it.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing lack of interest from growers, has put an end to a campaign for a national research and promotion program for organic produce and other products.

Market Fresh Produce has hired Sherri Zintel as the manager of inventory systems at the company’s Tampa, Fla., facility.

America’s love of the pistachio will be mostly spared from any fresh sanctions against Iran, a major world producer of the nut.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Buyers saw bell peppers, grapes, herbs and dates during the four stops on the 2018 West Coast Produce Expo field tour.

The Coachella Valley and Palm Springs area is known for resorts, golfing, music festivals and other recreational past times.

How long will uncertainty continue related to the E. coli and romaine investigation?

Volume of Honeycrisp apples sold at retail in March jumped 31.5% over year-ago levels, according to the latest Stemilt Growers Fruit Tracker Fast Facts.