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As the Adverse Effect Wage Rate continues to climb year after year for the H-2A guestworker program with little clarity on how the USDA calculates the rates, organizations are saying, “enough is enough.”

With significant funding cuts to SNAP AND WIC looming, a report from the Hass Avocado Board is highlighting the purchasing power of the programs’ participants.

A recent University of Florida report lays out current research on “chrononutrition” and how food timing and culture can play a role in diet quality.

The launch of Experience California Agriculture comes at a time when interest in local food, outdoor travel and hands-on learning continues to grow.

Equitable Food Initiative has launched a toolkit full of ready-to-use materials for Pollinator Week, June 16-22.

Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.

The retailer was recognized for outstanding associate, customer and investor trust scores.

A recent USDA report quantified the value of pollination services in 2024 at over $400 million, above the $361.5 million in revenue from honey.

From big machines to packaging and more, tech has shifted how the fresh produce industry works from the grower to the consumer.