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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Potato Council’s Washington Summit from Feb. 28 to March 3 provided an opportunity for potato growers to visit with representatives in Congress about industry policy priorities.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit, announced a new partnership with produce supplier Food Forward to add Los Angeles as the eighth location where the organization will serve students and families.

UPDATE: 03/02 4:23 pm-EST-There are reports a missile struck a vessel flying under the flag of Bangladesh in Ukraine.

A recent Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer report, conducted Feb. 14-18 (just days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), shows farmers expect weaker financial performance in 2022.

The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo Golf Tournament was held the morning of May 18 at The Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas.

Salinas, Calif.-based International Produce Group (IPG) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 by expanding its reach in Chile, Peru and Mexico.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) invites all current high school students in the Washington apple counties to participate in the 20th annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. announced the recent addition of David Wickline as sales, business development manager.

Expect Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to dominate the State of the Union address tonight. As for issues affecting agriculture, there may be few details offered, says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.