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San Francisco-based Farmland LP has announced the launch of Vital Farmland III (Fund III), its third and largest fund to date.

After four straight months of above-growth neutral readings, the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) slumped to growth neutral in August.

Members will have access to comprehensive retail sales reporting for organic and conventional produce.

The 2014 farm bill program aims to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to mitigate health care costs.

The USDA is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a possible phishing scheme using fraudulent email messages.

The greenhouse grower and pasta producer have joined forces to promote a back-to-school campaign on the Instacart and Kroger grocery delivery platforms this fall.

Dole’s second-quarter revenue increased of 4.4%, with second-quarter net income rising 8.1%, according to a news release.

Continuing its multi-tactical “eating healthy and thinking green” avocado campaign, Avocados from Peru has teamed with the Cleveland Browns and Meijer to bring fans the “Ultimate Sweepstakes of the Football Season.”

Test digs at Alsum Farms of Wisconsin russet, red and yellow potato varieties are indicating a promising year, says Christine Lindner, marketing manager of the Friesland, Wis.-based marketer.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards is introducing new pear-packing technology that the company says has strong benefits to retailers and consumer.