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Avocados From Mexico’s Stephanie Bazan dishes on the new Guac N’ Tacos program launching Sept. 16, in honor of National Guacamole Day.

The USDA has announced it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.

EPA is coordinating with USDA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on biofuel blending requirements past 2022, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said on Tuesday.

California’s navel orange production for the 2022-23 season is forecast at 1.52 million tons (38.0 million boxes), up 19% from last season, according to the USDA.

The Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. has reported a big increase in operating income for the quarter ending July 31, tied to record avocado revenues and higher fresh lemon sales.

These pests have colossal appetites but don’t tend to pack an economic punch.

The Reusable Packaging Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards.

Grain shipments on some railroads could stop as early as Wednesday, two days ahead of a possible rail strike. A rail stoppage is growing more likely as the country’s main rail unions remain at odds with rail companies.