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**The 2020 value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports declined slightly, according to a USDA analysis.
www.thepacker.com reports, the 76-page 2020 U.S. Ag Export Yearbook reported U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $6...

USDA announced its new “USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers” initiative, including details on the resumption of some Coronavirus Food Assistance Programs.

A recent survey indicates most farmers are tuning into a trusted source to stay informed and gather information, the radio.

Washington’s wine grape crop may have been smaller in 2020, but according to farmers and winemakers, the quality is high.

Fruit and vegetable consumption has declined almost 10% since 2004, despite decades of industry and public health efforts, according to a Produce for Better Health Foundation 2020 study.

The West Coast Produce Expo is coming back … IN-PERSON … and you are invited. The West Coast Produce Expo 2021 will be held May 18th & 19th in Las Vegas.

County fairgrounds face a cash crunch, as the pandemic forces ongoing cancellations of events. A number of county fair boards have already voted to cancel their 2021 fairs.

U.S. farm exports are forecast by the USDA to hit a record $157 billion this year, aided by a weaker dollar against many foreign currencies.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is pleased with the USDA's decision to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline.

The USDA will be investing $42.3-million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities.