…those being organic vegetables. The potential growth of the organic market was highlighted in a Renewed Research Report projecting the U .S. organic food market to reach $144.15 billion by…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…into consumer behavior. Fumasi noted that tariffs on imports like fresh produce could significantly raise prices, particularly for fruits and vegetables from Mexico and Canada. While higher-income households may weather…
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
DepositPhotos image 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…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
…on fresh, California-grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The 2025 CNIP expansion focuses on Certified Farmers’ Markets across California (.pdf/as of 10.01.2024), particularly targeting areas with limited access to fresh foods…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…crops such as fruits, nuts, and vegetables. The event also emphasizes robotics’ role in improving working conditions, with collaborative robots designed to assist human laborers. Planning is already underway for…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…growth and rising middle class, along with Burma’s evolving market, offer U.S. exporters opportunities in sectors like dairy, seafood, fresh fruits, and alcoholic beverages. The mission aims to strengthen trade…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…risks for small farmers when land is sold, potentially disrupting operations. Byron Nkhoma, a Zimbabwean farmer in Ramona, leases land to grow vegetables under his operation, Hukama Produce. Since starting…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
Pho or noodle rice vietnam clear soup with pork and vegetables lao style for laotian people foreign travelers travel visit and eat drink at local restaurant at Luangprabang city in…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…strawberries, and leafy vegetables. It offers zero-day pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and a four-hour re-entry interval (REI), making it convenient for growers who need flexibility in their spraying schedules. Overall, both…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning from the Squanto Indians in Plymouth Colony
…soon realized there was value in trading meat from animals they could not store in exchange for furs and fruits. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks…
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
…six specialized Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees, provide trade policy advice. The six committees focus on specific sectors: animals and animal products, fruits and vegetables, grains and seeds, processed foods, sweeteners,…
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
Did you know that California produces more than 80% of the nation’s stone fruits? For those of you unfamiliar with the term, stone fruits are named after the large stone…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…boost the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops, like fruits, nuts, and nursery plants. Non-profits, governments, and colleges can apply electronically by September 9, 2024, using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal…