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Naturipe Farms hired Samantha Carrico and promoted Joe Klick and Brian Vertrees. The Raley’s Cos. president and CEO Keith Knopf has departed the organization. Madeline Drake of Sacramento was appointed deputy secretary for biodiversity and habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency.

New U.S. biofuel rules are raising hopes that a revival of the biodiesel industry is possible. The Trump administration released record-high blending quotas for biodiesel and made a key change to the Renewable Fuel Standard program that could fuel producers out of a slump. 

Fertilizer prices have been top of mind for ag producers, bringing the issue of domestic production to the forefront. The Agriculture Department is looking at how to provide resources to address it. 

The Trump administration has been looking into whether to mount a trade investigation into the impacts of sugar on domestic industry, according to three people familiar with the situation, which could result in new trade protections.

Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting the tree nut industry, whose members are scrambling to find other routes and markets to take their product during a significant time of year for sales. 

Trump administration officials are pushing for an American flag and the words “Product of USA” to appear on more meat product packaging as they roll out a campaign to raise awareness of a voluntary labeling program that went into effect in January. So far, it's unclear how many meat companies will pursue the opportunity, though Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she’s already had calls with some about it. 

The American Heart Association is urging Americans to get more of their protein from plants, while groups more typically aligned with the Make America Healthy Again agenda are calling on the Trump administration to prioritize dietary fiber over meat in school meals.