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The forecast for Mexican table grape shipments to the U.S. has been lowered, according to the Mexican table grape growers association, or AALPUM.

The California Association of Food Banks has recognized Grimmway Farms for the company’s contribution of more than 4.3 million pounds of fresh produce to the CAFB’s Farm to Family Program in 2021.

Record-breaking heat. Unprecedented flooding. Hail that proved to be devastating to corn fields in Nebraska. The extreme weather can all be attributed to a ridge of high pressure parked over the country.

Celebrated Colorado grower Bob Sakata, 96, died June 7.

The International Fresh Produce Association has officially launched the Global Produce & Floral Show, which is set for Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

The company has raised $300 million in new capital, with equity financing led by The Rise Fund and debt funding from Bank of America.

Ocean Mist Farms announced Jenny Rivera has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Sales Representative. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced and proven professional.

The consensus ahead of the FOMC report is a jump of 0.5 percentage points, says Chip Flory, host of AgriTalk. But what should the Fed actually do?

In a letter sent to President Biden, the Republicans argue the situation started before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the administration has failed to take serious action to increase agricultural production.