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Study sounds alarm about shrinking US export markets
A recent study found that U.S. agriculture export markets are shrinking as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports. Shifting global dynamics, ... continue reading »
Tapping into tree sap to preserve fresh produce
With consumer concern about artificial postharvest preservation solutions growing, pressure has increased to identify viable alternatives that make us... continue reading »
NIFA Extension support program RFPs due Oct. 31
Requests for proposals for USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) fiscal year 2026 Capacity Programs must be received by Oct. 31. ... continue reading »
New facility poised to expand Edible Garden’s Midwest distribution
Controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden has purchased a 6.2-acre facility in Iowa that will increase its production, distribution an... continue reading »
IFPA submits updated policy recommendations to MAHA Commission
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s updated policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission offer strate... continue reading »
Deadline nears to apply for sustainable packaging solution program
The deadline to apply for the Fresh Field Catalyst Program, seeking new ideas in sustainable packaging solutions for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, ... continue reading »
Innovation lab applications open, due by Feb. 12
Applications are now open for projects aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable packaging and labeling options and expanding U.S. export m... continue reading »
Initiative driving innovative paths to sustainability
As regulations aimed at increasing the sustainability of packaging are passed in the U.S., Canada and the EU, the impetus to find workable, cost-effec... continue reading »
USDA investment aimed at bolstering specialty crop production
A new round of USDA investment will advance research and Extension activities aimed at solving key challenges facing specialty crop and organic agricu... continue reading »
UF researchers make promising broccoli breakthrough
University of Florida researchers have made advances in delaying the aging of broccoli. The findings have the potential to aid in preserving other veg... continue reading »
