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Companies in Texas, Arizona, New York and California have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.

While the majority of the newly quarantined area is residential, this restriction adds 0.4 acres of commercial citrus.

USDA says VIP Marketing Inc. agreed to pay produce sellers listed in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act complaint and to pay a civil penalty.

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has been promoting potatoes health benefits, versatility and affordability.

Sanctions include barring the business and its principal operators from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business without approval.

Alliance co-chairs have responded to specialty crops being left out of a final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders.

The Produce Moms honored Mollie Van Lieu for advocacy in expanding access to fresh produce and improving nutrition policy.

Mandarin production is forecast to increase by 13.1%, according to a new USDA report.

Canadawide Fruits, Les Entreprises Pitre partner with Bleu & Bon to supply the company with raw materials to develop into fruit-based products.

New Age International recalled its 200-gram package of Daily Veggies enoki mushrooms because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.