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The carbon market is poised for growth but farmers are still looking for reliable information, return on investment and assurances that they won’t be unfairly penalized or lose control over their operations.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.

Inc. magazine revealed that Terra Exports, an innovative global fresh fruit company, is No. 1086 on this year’s 40th annual Inc. 5000 list—the most prestigious ranking of U.S. fastest-growing private companies.

Chilean growers are faced with the recent declaration of agricultural emergency due to water deficit in four regions.

Grower organizations are voicing disappointment with EPA’s Endangered Species Act-required draft biological evaluation (BE) for several neonicotinoid products, including imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothianidin.

The number of agricultural producers who purchase crop insurance for their specialty and organic crops continues to climb, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Bagged and bulk avocado sales trends are examined in a new study from the Hass Avocado Board.