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Previewing the California cherry crop, The Packer’s Tom Karst visited April 24 with Maurice Cameron, president of Hanford, Calif.-based Flavor Tree Fruit Co. LLC.

Drop payments limits to fresh produce growers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Democratic and Republic Congressional lawmakers told the Trump Administration on April 23.

The market distress that the COVID-19 pandemic has created for growers and ranchers has captured near-universal awareness.

News about the produce and allied industry companies pitching in during the COVID-19 crisis continue to pour in.

Though there is a glimmer of hope now that states are beginning to reopen, the global economic body blows that the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered continue.

Thirty-eight agriculture groups want Congress to adjust the Paycheck Protection Program to make it easier to access for growers.

The Produce Marketing Association and Partnership for a Healthier America introduced the COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund to distribute fresh produce to people in need during the pandemic.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, which joined other groups in cancelling its annual trade show because of the pandemic, is offering sessions online instead.

United Fresh LIVE! has published its list of exhibitors for its June 15-19 event.

With schools closed, district foodservice professionals across the country are working with numerous collaborators to ensure students have access to healthy meals.