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Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.

With an Oct. 1 deadline for negotiations, a strike could severely challenge importers of perishables, including fresh produce.

Grocery retailers can expect a healthy digital boost during the holiday shopping peak, according to a new survey.

Helios Artificial Intelligence says CommodiTrack aids agrifood supply chain resiliency and provides decision-makers with technology that predicts the price and availability of commodities.

Farmer-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers will work with technology company Divert to turn low-value almond byproducts into energy to supply local homes and businesses.

Space-saving, buildable displays are included in a new set for the citrus season.

The 40,000-square-foot facility will grow strawberries exclusively for Driscoll’s.

A recent webinar looked at the potential implications of the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect January 2026.

The first-ever National California Date Month aims to celebrate a bountiful harvest and the taste, quality, versatility and heritage of California dates.

The produce company specializing in potatoes, carrots and onions says it now has nine packing facilities in Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.