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A few decades back, stopping at a Stuckey’s during a holiday road trip wasn’t uncommon. Today the company is eyeing a business comeback by focusing on its farming roots and leveraging quality Georgia pecans.

The reduction is due to orchards facing drought conditions and extreme weather, according to a recent report.

Almond crop production has kicked off this August with improved expectations that a heftier almond will offset the lowest almonds-per-acre-yield since 2009, according to a recent USDA report.

The company says Antonio “Tony” Figueroa will play a pivotal role in elevating its risk management culture, with his extensive background in regulatory compliance and loss control and prevention.

A new endowment is set to fund wellness programs for children in South Texas.

Researchers seek integrated pest management solutions to control silverleaf whitefly, a devastating pest to vegetables.

Procurant, a software for retail grocers, said it will help the Salt Lake City-based retailer with greater connectivity and traceability of perishable goods.

While the U.S. Apple Association reports some movement of fresh and processing apples, the overall number of apples in holding still remains high.