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Some groups have expressed concerns while calling for a science-based approach to ag rules.

Keystone Packing CEO Randy Asadoor and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program, discuss the organizations’ unique partnership and the growing need for fresh produce at food banks.

The bill, passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a 10-year period.

Harris Teeter, Kroger, PennRose Farms and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods have all recalled cucumbers and products with cucumbers in them due to potential contamination.

While interest in Dubai chocolate has grown, Zachary Fraser, president and CEO of the American Pistachio Growers, said there’s more at play than a social media trend, but he doesn’t see demand slowing down.

“Frankie” is a quick learner and team player and has an eagerness to grow that made him stand out at Windset Farms.

Growers are optimistic about blueberries and peaches, and that excitement is also shared for the state’s other fruits and vegetables.

Elaine Culotti’s 559 Rail initiative is reimagining America’s food supply chain by uniting farming and railroads to reduce waste, empower growers of all sizes and bring fresh, affordable food directly to underserved communities.

The company said Tara Stroud and Daniel Owens bring agtech experience that will help serve customers.

Verdi, which just raised $4.7M in its latest seed round, offers devices that automate existing irrigation infrastructure.