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Produce Prices Climb as Southern Temperatures Drop
It won't just be orange juice affected by Florida's record-setting freeze. Local grocers warn that prices for other produce, from tomatoes to collard ... continue reading »
Poll: Most Not Fully Confident in Food Safety
Just one in three Americans are very confident that the food they buy is safe, a new CBS News poll finds - although the vast majority are at least som... continue reading »
Brief Respite from the Cold Today, but Frigid Weekend on the Way
Finally, weather in the 60s. It almost feels warm.
If anyone's happy, it's farmers. After a spate of sleepless nights spent cover... continue reading »
Cold Weather in Florida
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency to help farmers save their crops from freezing temperatures. The last time Florida ex... continue reading »
Some Say Food Safety Regulations Threaten Wildlife
Wildlife and the environment may suffer unnecessarily if the Department of Agriculture decides to take the California food safety regulations nationwi... continue reading »
Sestak to Introduce Bill on Food-Recall Notification
Communications between federal food oversight agencies would be streamlined and food-recall notification protocols for schools improved in a bill U.S.... continue reading »
How to Fix S.510: A Sustainable Ag Perspective II
Part two of a three part discussion with Harry Hamil, founder of North Carolina's Black Mountain Farmers Market, on how he would change the Senate foo... continue reading »
Fruits, Veggies Passed On
Americans are eating less beef and pork, but more poultry.
They like their cheese, but drink less milk. Yogurt consumption is up,... continue reading »
PMA Announces Staff Changes
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced key personnel changes and additions today following a reorganization of staff to help implement the ... continue reading »
Salinas Valley Ag Pinched Pennies in ’09
Salinas Valley's No. 1 industry, agriculture, felt the recession's pinch in 2009. The Californian
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