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The season may have gotten off to a later start than usual, but Michigan produce distributors say they’re seeing a superb summer so far.

July consumer prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department’s Consumer Price Index.

The FARMS program has introduced careers in ag and environmental sciences to tens of thousands of high school youth, most with no previous access to these opportunities.

The California walnut industry is gearing up for a stellar 2023 crop, industry leaders report.

The New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo is officially Aug. 21-22, but everything happens within 24 hours.

Starting with the 2023 crop year, the Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee will no longer engage in retail marketing efforts, said Diane Smith, executive director.

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is awarding Pitzer College a $1,798,114 total investment to understand the benefits of agrivoltaics — regenerative farming soil practices paired with solar energy production.

The Southwest Florida grower-distributor says it has given away over 14,000 backpacks and essential school supplies to the Immokalee community over the past 13 years.

Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum has launched its revamped website, wh.farm.

Mulberry, Fla.-based software solutions provider Highland Ag Solutions is integrating the Sustainability Standard from the Sustainable Food Group into its Highland Hub software platform.