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More than 85% of rural bankers believe former president Donald Trump would be the most supportive of the rural economy compared with his rivals in the 2024 presidential election.

The USDA is looking for offers from suppliers to sell fresh potatoes and sweet potatoes, according to an agency announcement.

The foodservice and food retailing industries have supplied more than $2.1 trillion worth of food each year since 2021, reaching $2.6 trillion in 2023, according to a USDA report.

A new promotion from Valencia, Spain-based SanLucar and the Walt Disney Company will feature the catchphrase “Dive into fun with sweet fruits” with themes from the movie Vaiana 2.

Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will highlight its commitment to sustainability and superior berry breeding at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta.

The International Fresh Produce Association and other groups have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Labor’s recently finalized H-2A rule.

The federal contracts have a combined maximum of nearly $285 million.

Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce has announced its Erandy blackberry program is flourishing and it is expected to be strong this year.

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based LGS Specialty Sales expects an early start for Moroccan citrus this season.

Highlights include how the company achieved its Science Based Targets initiative-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reduction goal well before a 2030 target.