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The farm bill debate depends in part on who controls the House because leadership of the Ag Committee would see definite changes if the GOP wins.

It’s time to send photos of your gourds and galas. Get your work recognized and perhaps win a prize.

The Hass Avocado Board’s recently released Avocado Seasonality Drivers study reveals that the first quarter is the peak season for avocado retail sales.

Produce managers who know their store and customers well can be a great source for creative merchandising ideas — if they they’re allowed to be.

It takes some additional work to incorporate the little bags into produce displays, but the results are evident, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas President Lance Jungmeyer has presented the group’s Member of the Year Award to Matt Mandel from SunFed.

NatureSweet and Instant Pot are joining forces this winter to inspire cold weather cooking with a series of Instant Pot giveaways and recipe ideas.

The Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has elected new individuals to its board.

The Kroger Co. has launched a “zero-compromise” holiday shopping guide, which it says can feed 10 people for as little as $5 per person.

From October 2021 through September 2022, the USDA reported that exports of U.S. fresh potatoes totaled $288.9 million, up 10% from the previous year.