HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - U.S. Department of Agriculture organic certification of hydroponic operations is a settled issue, USDA National Organic Program Deputy Administrator Jennifer Tucker said Feb. 1.

The Big Idaho Potato Truck has finished another season on the road, traveling more than 40,000 miles and participating in almost 70 events in 2018.

About two dozen fresh produce and nut companies are recipients of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $200 million Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, to alleviate the effects of tariffs on exports.

Promoted for their creamy texture and “healthy” fat attributes, avocados were the No. 1 item that shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they did not buy previously.

Gala apple sales and volume showed a sharp uptick in December compared with year-ago sales, according Stemilt Growers.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is seeking nominees to fill 26 of the 40 seats available on the council.

Mushrooms pack a nutritional punch that a growing number of wellness seekers want.

Meteorologist Cindi Clawson has the latest on this Arctic blast and when relief is on the way.

A fog envelops visitors who step into one of the 30-plus growing rooms for exotics at Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square, Pa. 

BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., a hydroponic greenhouse grower of local salad greens and herbs, has added five new retail customers to broaden its customer base.