California avocado growers are preparing for their largest crop since 2020, with promotable volumes expected in late March and early May, and a comprehensive supply through the summer. This outlook …
Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations
Despite fluctuations in supply and demand, consumers are willing to pay a premium for blueberries, even during high-cost periods. This was evident at the end of 2023, showing resilience in …
Risk Analysis on the Importation of Fresh Pineapples from Indonesia
The USDA has completed a risk analysis on the importation of fresh pineapples from Indonesia, assessing potential pests. The analysis concludes that with proper phytosanitary measures, the risk of introducing …
Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is revising regulations for the inspection and certification of fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to equitably and accurately assess inspection fees based …
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Spanish Transition Guide for pesticide labeling, effective December 26, to improve accessibility and communication for Spanish-speaking workers. Key updates include sections on …
U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68
According to a report from USDA, the U .S. fresh pear industry is set to face a historic downturn in the 2024-25 season, with production and exports forecast to reach …
Church Brothers Green Onions Did Not Contain Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers’ Farm’s green onions. The products from Church Brothers …
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. Rod Bain has the report. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Watermelon Demand High
The U .S. watermelon category has experienced strong growth over the last year, with households across the country making an estimated $2.7 billion in fresh watermelon purchases. According to a …
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
Waxing roller brushes are essential in packinghouses for applying wax to fruits and vegetables, but they may also pose food safety risks. Industry concerns over cleaning and sanitizing these brushes …
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to tackle a …
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
California, responsible for about 90% of the nation’s fresh strawberries, faces a significant threat from a new strain of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae (Fof) fungus. The pathogen endangers …
Integrating AI in Pest Management
A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production, particularly in integrated pest management (IPM). The concept, referred …
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) has announced new licensing agreements to provide over a dozen of its renowned strawberry varieties to growers globally. This initiative allows nurseries and …