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NASDA and the National Agricultural Law Center say a new project tracking both Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 filings offers a more complete view of agricultural bankruptcies — with California, Arkansas, Georgia and Iowa leading the initial dataset.

Short-term plan cuts water supplies in three states by about 21% in 2027 and 2028, and the plan allows for much deeper cuts after 2028, raising the risk of legal challenges.

The Canadian measures target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics and start Sept. 8.

The retail collaboration leverages the immense popularity of the family-favorite brand to boost healthy fruit consumption among kids and offer store owners a distinctive merchandising tool.

Driven by an unusually warm spring that accelerated bloom cycles across the state, California growers are entering fall harvest several weeks ahead of schedule while delivering standout sweetness, classic sizing and high fruit quality.

At Newtopia Now, Whole Foods Market leaders revealed how emerging brands can win shelf space through story-driven packaging, practical product innovation and data-backed pitch strategies.

Rice Fruit Co. President Ben Rice earned top industry honors for securing state disaster aid, advocating for local orchards and strengthening regional storage capacity.

Revised criteria and new action-plan tools go live ahead of a September dashboard reset for retail buyers.

The funding addresses critical local needs as new data reveals nearly 1 in 5 children in Collier County lives in a food-insecure household.

Advanced nutrient analysis is giving fresh produce growers the hard data they need to prove soil health directly translates to superior crop quality, opening the door for better margins at retail.