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USDA Agricultural Research Center set in Salinas with groundbreaking
Construction of the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) new Agricultural Research Technology Center in Salinas, California, kicked off Aug. 26 ... READ MORE »
Growers strive for safe workplaces during pandemic
U.S. specialty crop growers this spring prepared safer workplaces and routines for workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federally, agricultural wo... READ MORE »
Markets recovering from COVID-19
Vegetable growers’ biggest obstacle seems to be market demand diminished by the COVID-19 pandemic that for months shut down restaurants and food ser... READ MORE »
Study shows heart health benefits for strawberries
Nitrites in strawberries may help the heart health of consumers. Results from a study funded by the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) suggests... READ MORE »
United Fresh Produce Association shares resources regarding coronavirus
In these unprecedented times, United Fresh Produce Association has created this resource to help the fresh produce industry and supply chain partners ... READ MORE »
Advisory for Agriculture Worker Protection released in Monterey County
On March 20, the Monterey County (California) Agriculture Commissioner’s Office and Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez along with Grower-Shipper... READ MORE »
Eating more strawberries may reduce Alzheimer’s dementia risk
Older adults may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s dementia by increasing their intake of strawberries, as determined by researchers at Rush Univers... READ MORE »
100% recyclable packaging goal set for 2025
In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American fresh berry producers announced their commitment... READ MORE »
New UC strawberries have disease resistance, other traits
The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, has released five new varieties that will help farmers manage diseases,... READ MORE »
Disease-resistant strawberries released by Well-Pict
Well-Pict of Watsonville, California, is planting two new proprietary varieties of strawberries bred for resistance against soil pathogens. Dan Cro... READ MORE »