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Details released for International Strawberry Symposium

Over 300 scientific presentations (148 oral papers and 172 posters), a thousand or so industry professionals expected from all over the world and a major novelty during the central day of Macfrut 2020, when the topic of nursery certification will be ... more

Marketing program rolled out for American Frozen Food Institute members

As the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) looks to enhance its value proposition with members, it has redesigned its sponsorship programs under a single umbrella called the AFFI Member Marketing Program. This high-value brand awareness program al... more

Vegetables help fight fatty liver disease

A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists shows how a natural compound found in many well-known and widely consumed vegetables can also be used to fight fatty liver disease. The study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research demon... more

Roadmap to Organic California: Policy Report released

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is releasing a plan to use organic farming to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Three decades of peer-reviewed science backs up the policy solutions laid out in th... more

National Organic Producer Survey opens Feb. 18

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) have released two national surveys – one for certified organic producers and the other for producers transitioning to organic certification. This collaborative effort is... more

USDA backs automation in specialty crops

A long-term decline in the supply of farm labor in the U.S. has encouraged producers to select less labor-intensive crops, invest in labor-saving technologies, and develop strategies to increase labor productivity.