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Austin, Texas, health officials are investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora infections.

Basciani Mushroom Farms, Avondale, Pa., is almost back to full production after disruption by the new coronavirus, said Michael Basciani, CEO.

Michele Youngquist, president of Bay Baby Produce, Mount Vernon, Wash., is introducing a new gourd this year, the Squidmo.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses of three companies.

ProPacific Fresh, Durham, Calif., has been awarded a $135 million contract by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.

2020 total apple production is off 3.4% compared last season’s output, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated on Aug. 12.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has barred Double D Sales Co. Inc. from operating in the industry for failing to pay about $380,000 in bills to produce sellers.

Vertical farming, the bastion of tech start-ups, has attracted the attention of global company Bayer AG, with plans to develop vegetable varieties suited to that indoor farming model.

California organic certifier CCOF has received high marks for its GlobalG.A.P. program.

When Escondido, Calif.-based Henry Avocado opened its new packing and distribution center in 2018, food safety was top of mind.