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Berries now king of fresh organic produce sales

According to the latest sales data, berries top 2023 organic fresh produce sales.

California Strawberry Commission represents industry at strawberry festival

Through an interactive booth and giveaways, the California Strawberry Commission connects with local community attendees at the one of the largest strawberry festivals in the U.S. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC) served as an official pa... more

Study: costs, returns of growing California organic strawberries

University of California researchers have released a study that can help growers and others estimate the costs and potential returns for growing organic strawberries on the state’s Central Coast.

Trade mission to Vietnam: USDA recruits US exporters

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking applications from current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating in a trade mission to Vietnam. Scheduled for September 9-13, 2024, the mission will include various events in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to interact with visiting buyers from Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, and Thailand.

Cornell plant disease scientist honored

A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.

Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS

Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes developed by University of Florida scientists.

Mucci Farms acquires Hacienda North Farms

Mucci Farms has acquired Hacienda North Farms, a 160-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Coatsworth, Ontario. Mucci Farms is a grower and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables and it is part of the newly launched Cox Farms. Haci... more