As American Heart Month kicks off, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is excited to announce that blueberries now are certified as heart-healthy through the American Heart Association Heart-Check Food Certification Program. The Blueberry Council and its grower members can use the official heart-check mark on blueberry packaging and throughout online, print and other promotional materials...

The 2018 Farm Bill was passed by both houses in Congress and President Trump hinted that he would sign the bill this week. The legislation includes expanded farm subsidies, permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs, and increased funding and flexibility for a variety of federal grant programs. Specifically, all USDA Foreign Agricultural...