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The Montreal-based Fairtrade International-certified banana company has been named one of Canada’s top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth consecutive year.

While petitioners allege that Canadian producers export mushrooms into the U.S. at prices below fair value, those opposed to the measure say this stifles healthy competition and will drive up mushroom prices.

Rooted living herbs and microgreens will be on display at the IFPA Global Show in Anaheim at Booth No. 4297

While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The House and Senate Ag Committees are planning to work on language yet this fall on a Farm bill 2.0., but at least one Washington ag lobbyist says he expects it will be difficult to get passed.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins previously said USDA is examining high fertilizer costs and exploring options for farmer relief.

Briseño rejoins agency with founder and CEO Karen Nardozza and will lead from California while Nardozza focuses on Florida.

This week’s Fresh Produce Fridays features Kendall Rae Johnson, a young Georgia farmer who shares how her passion for growing food earned her a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University.

A zone covering 57 square miles in Riverside and 74 square miles in San Bernardino counties hopes to stop the spread of this invasive species in California.