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The Economic Research Service (ERS) is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and covers an extensive collection of...

When it comes to Georgia and its largest city, Atlanta, one might say their respective economies are peachy. The state...

The North American apple industry is in an enviable position of innovation and growth, driving the exploration of new varieties....

Food importers in the United States are typically not directly involved in the transportation of food, but rely on foreign...

With such slim margins, containing costs is an important goal for companies in the produce industry. Technology experts, however, stress...

It’s well known the Hispanic population of the United States is rising. According to Forbes magazine, Hispanics currently make up 17...

Price adjustments under the Tomato Suspension Agreement (called ‘the Agreement’ going forward) follow unique and very specific rules, some of...

Detroit’s flag carries two women and two Latin mottos: Speramus meliora and Resurget cineribus, translated as “We hope for better...

The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA, or the Act) gives the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jurisdiction over produce vendors...

If New Jersey invites you for dinner, be prepared to dine at a table seating 715,000 acres, with a blinding...

Some financial rules to live by—never run up your credit cards, never borrow money from a friend, and never, ever...

Which trends and growing concerns are affecting Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region? Many outside the industry would be surprised that...

The lure of the open road has long been the driving force behind the men and women opting to work...

The produce industry operates in a world where supply and demand are not perfectly synchronized. Growing locations and seasons do...

Toronto (known simply as “T.O.” to locals) remains a critical cornerstone of Canada’s fresh produce industry. The fourth largest city...

Alabama has been an agricultural state for centuries, although primary commodities have shifted with time and markets. In the mid-1800s and early...

Faced with year-round demand for fresh produce, greenhouse growers in Ontario, have been responding to the call by producing tons...