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Apples, pears, stone fruit, cucumbers, melons and squash scored at the top of the chart for sustainability in a recent study by The Sustainability Consortium.

California kiwifruit growers and handlers will see a lower assessment rate under a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Touting a new mushroom-based meatless product, Avondale, Pa.-based To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc. has launched the Pulled Port product line.

Loudon, N.H.-based Lef Farms has introduced a new blend of baby red and green leaf lettuce called Fusion.

The Falls Church, Va.-based U.S. Apple Association is launching its 2018-19 Apples4Ed grant program for schools.

Celebrating their record of success, 16 commodity groups and marketing orders participated Sept. 26 in what was called the inaugural Agriculture Promotion Groups’ Educational Showcase.

Fresh Solutions Network, the creators of Side Delights potatoes, is launching two new additions to its Flavorables line.

Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Sol Group is investing in Central American growing communities through sales of Fair Trade certified melons.

A new video series from USA Pears/Pear Bureau Northwest gives consumers a close up look at the work and the beauty of the pear harvest.

There’s a Chinese proverb: “When planning for a year, sow rice. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.”