…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…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…essential to over a third of our crops, helping to produce a wide variety of California-grown fruits, nuts, and vegetables,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “The…
Prevent Cancer Through Healthy Foods
…nutrition specialist Amy Bragagnini, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide nutrients and dietary fiber that can help lower your…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…nutrition education, and; A review of marketing and promotion programs and proposals related to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops. D. Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas was appointed chair of…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…organizations representing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery plants, and other products. A total of 109 specific recommendations are outlined in the document, covering eight farm bill titles. The priorities for…
Report Shows Price Increases for Different Food Types
…an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Fresh vegetables increased the least of all categories in the first seven months of this year. Report Shows Price Increases for Different Food…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…