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The Government of Peru has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of sweet granadilla fruit into the United States.

The USDA has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP).

WP Rawl, the premier grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens honored service members both past and present this holiday season.

Employees of Westlands Water District, along with Westside Family Preservation Services Network, were privileged to participate in a food distribution program donating fresh food to families in Huron.

As California farmers’ try to battle back from extreme drought, hope is coming in the form of snow. The state’s average snow water equivalent percentage of snowpack jumped from 19% on December 10 to 98% today.

The U.S. Southeast region is at the head of the class for retail avocado sales growth.

Big grocery stores have come under fire from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren for rewarding executives and shareholders while raising food costs for Americans.

Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Illinois facility.

Florida strawberry business updates from companies such as Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Gem-Pack and Wish Farms.