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If you wait for solutions to all your problems will flow downhill from a distant home office, you may be in for a long wait. Some of the best ideas sprout from those already around you, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Drought is a significant long-term challenge for Chilean fruit producers, but there has been some relief in the past year, a new USDA report on the country’s economic outlook says.

From 2014 to 2023, U.S. imports of Mexican berries (excluding strawberries) rose 307%, while avocado imports jumped 215%, USDA trade data shows.

This new funding from Cargill Financial Services International is part of the indoor agriculture company’s amended credit facility to continue expansion plans.

Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart’s fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs.

The Hass Avocado Board’s recent avocado holiday retail recap showed strong Independence Day and Labor Day sales, as customers purchased more than 2 million bagged avocados in the third quarter.

Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have encouraged federal agencies to develop strategies that address agricultural labor shortages across the country.

Brighter Bites joins a variety of organizations and companies to elevate USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate’s mission to encourage healthier eating habits and choices.

The brand says the design change comes as shopper demand increases for healthy, convenient and cost-effective meals.

Projects include researching the giant hornet, pest detection in stone fruit, and disease-free citrus planting materials.