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U.S. senators from both parties from citrus-producing states are asking the Senate Agriculture Committee to include $125 million in the farm bill for citrus greening research.

A survey of California dried plum (prune) growers puts the 2018 crop at 80,000 tons, down 24% from last season’s 105,000 tons.

With just two shipping weekends before Halloween, there is an abundant amount of pumpkins to be sold.

Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., has unveiled a new logo and brand identity for all company products, including salads and other items from Dole Fresh Vegetables.

Hy-Vee has launched a pilot program that lets shoppers buy products approaching their “best before” date at a significant discount.

Houweling’s Group has partnered with investment firm Equilibrium to modernize and expand production at its greenhouses.

This restaurant has lettuce growing on the walls.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, acting on requests from cranberry growers, is placing controls on the 2017-18 crop to help bring supplies in line with demand.

The Idaho Potato Commission is seeking out spud lovers for a new consumer contest.

60% of U.S. sweet potatoes are grown in Eastern North Carolina, but farmers there have seen yields decimated now by two hurricanes.