…reheated until steaming hot) Unwashed fresh vegetables, including lettuce/salads Unpasteurized (raw) milk and products made with raw milk, like yogurt and cheese Raw fish, partially cooked seafood (like shrimp and…
Proposals for CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Being Accepted
…California specialty crops. Specialty crops eligible for project funding include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…still some concerns. Wind damage in stone fruits may have caused some bruising damage that could become more apparent in the weeks ahead. Additionally, the increased moisture that will be…
Grains for Heart Health
…Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association, U.S. adults are least knowledgeable about refined vs. whole grains compared to other foods like fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Also, when asked…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…completion. Citrus groves have been treated for pests and weeds, and some trees have been pruned. Valencia orange harvests are ongoing, and lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins continue to be harvested…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…fresh produce versus row crops. “All parts of agriculture are important. But since USDA says fruits and vegetables and all those products that we are most familiar with seeing on…
VofV: How Bayer’s Dr. Frank Wong Overcame His Skepticism About Biologicals
…and federal levels, Frank discusses the need for options, but acknowledges it isn’t going to be easy. “It’s certainly challenging for maintaining tools that actually allow you to produce fruits…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
…goes for organics. It goes for biofuels. It goes for all kinds of specialty crops, fruit, and vegetables, et cetera.” During his comments, McKalip discussed Mexico’s refusal of biotech corn…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…grow vegetables and fruits all year long and it satisfies the needs, especially in the northern states, throughout the entire year. So, there are great benefits to consumers of having…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…They are also used to make ingredients that are then used in food products like cereal, snack chips, and vegetable oils. Even though you won’t find many GMO fruits or…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
…in the conventional market. As a result, sales value of organic grew while volume declined in some areas. Fresh organic fruits and vegetables accounted for 15 percent of all produce…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…total of 3.1 pounds of canned, dried, and frozen apples in 2021. Among the top seven consumed fruits in 2021, apples were the only fruit in which data were available…
Research Shows Vegetables May Help Mental Health
Are you working on taking care of your mental health? Add another serving of vegetables to your dinner plate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We’ve heard that…