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Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares how many factors have impacted the current state of ag labor in the fresh produce industry in this Fresh Produce Fridays segment.

As the longtime board member Neil DeFeo retires after 27 years, Berry Martin joins the fresh berry company’s board of directors.

The new stores bring farm-fresh produce sections featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items to three Northeast Ohio communities.

With a career spanning more than six decades, the potato supplier says its former president’s vision and leadership helped grow the company’s reputation.

The April Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most agricultural economists think it could be 2026 before we see Congress final pass a new bill. One reason why is the fact Congress passed $10 billion in ECAP payments late last year.

Organics are in the spotlight this year with the addition of organic brown coconut and organic white dragon fruit, both available year-round.

The FruitGuys Community Fund supported 21 projects this year, awarding funding to everything from sustainable irrigation to organic certification.

In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI.

The FDA said Ray and Mascari recalled its four-count of vine-ripened tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

Skip Hulett brings a wealth of legal experience and leadership success at NatureSweet to the board, according to CEA industry group.