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The USDA is seeking comments on a draft pest risk assessment that would expand Brazil’s regions approved to ship papaya to the U.S.

The increasing prices of inputs and drop in business has changed how shippers and wholesalers approach business.

Longtime Lipman Family Farms CEO Ken Shoemaker will retire in 2023, and the Immokalee, Fla.-based company has announced its transition and succession plan as the company searches for a new CEO.

The zero-Covid strategy by the Chinese government is slowing their economy. In a rare admission, officials have lowered their GDP growth estimate, almost totally based on cities that aren’t working, especially ports.

Diesel prices hit $5.58 a gallon on Friday, smashing another record. With NOAA predicting an above-normal hurricane season, it could introduce more trouble for already short diesel supplies.

Murrieta, Calif.-based West Pak Avocado celebrated its new distribution center in Logan Township, N.J., on May 25 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.

Taking care of Florida farmers who help take care of the U.S. food supply is the goal of a new program from the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Atlanta-based communications company Cox Enterprises has announced it has made a significant strategic investment in greenhouse giant Mucci Farms, Kingsville, Ontario.