…markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for small companies and cooperatives, is used extensively by organizations promoting fruits, vegetables,…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…them, ultimately resulting in the eradication of the pest. The Medfly can infest more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…weather, has led to temporary oversupplies of some vegetables, Tanimura said, while Jewell reported that berry production has also been stimulated by warm winter weather. credit: California Farm Bureau Federation…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…just the last few years the share of fresh fruits and vegetables consumed by American families that was imported from other countries has increased by 79.3 percent. San Luis Obispo…
Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Cutting Out the Middle man
…and Vegetable Marketing Specialist Dr. Roberta Cook explains how the marketing techniques have changed over the years and how growers are targeting different consumers. Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…new meal nutrition standards, serving meals with more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy, and less sodium and fat. These new grants provide support to schools to…
One Barrier to Americans Trying New Foods
Gary Crawford tells us the variety of new and different fruits and vegetables in supermarkets is growing, but there’s a major obstacle to those foods catching on with consumers. One…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…to healthy eating in schools. The Smart Snacks standards ensure that snack foods in schools include whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables, or protein foods as their main ingredients,…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. “Honey bee pollination supports an estimated $15 billion worth of agricultural production, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables that are the…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…wheat silage are still the best forages for his milking herd. Over the years, he’s made use of alternative feeds such as culled fruits and vegetables, including citrus, pomegranates, peaches,…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…grow crops for 3 seasons – spring, summer, and winter. We want to put our crops in our own farm store that sells wholesome, organic vegetables. While we’re doing this,…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…other emergency programs. Nutrition assistance remains the single largest component of the bill. The new law also authorizes investments in research on “specialty crops” such as fruits, vegetables and nuts,…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…lead to higher consumer prices. Experts say it’s too soon to quantify the effect – but it’s worth noting the state produces half the nation’s fruits and vegetables and some…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…Media interview, she shares many of the same comments involving fresh fruits and vegetables in particular. If you’re involved in specialty crops, this should be a must to hear. Click…