…vermicompost. Worms can eat most of your food scraps that you produce. Including fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, rinsed eggshells, plain grains and bread. Avoid such foods as meat, dairy, oil,…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…with a sizable price discount on generic or store brand names. In contrast, most survey respondents said they weren’t willing to pay a premium for brand-name meat, fruits, or vegetables….
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…it into the top-ten in 2022, with a value of nearly $241 million. Fruits and nuts collectively made up nearly 56 percent of production value. Vegetables were more than 15…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…actually went down for several food categories. Fish and seafood, fats and oil such as butter, fresh vegetables, cereal and bakery products. Gary Crawford reporting for the US Department of…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…fruits and vegetables from their property, while consumption or processing on-site is allowed. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles will guide eradication efforts. A “male attractant” technique using a mix of…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase U.S.-grown fresh fruits and vegetables for those in need. The bipartisan H.R. 5589 was introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro, David Valadao, Alma Adams, and…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…organization is against terminating the agreement. The association and its members help to ensure North America’s uninterrupted access to Mexican-grown fruits and vegetables. Each week we highlight essential legislative and…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…organizations representing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery plants, and other products. Some of the key priorities for the SCFBA have been related to research and nutrition. One of the pieces…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…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…