The safety and well-being of workers in poultry and swine plants have been brought into focus with the release of studies by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. These studies have highlighted the increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders faced by workers on...

The European Union tomato market has seen significant changes over the last decade, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat). Between January and October 2024, EU member states imported a total of 2,381.33 million kilos of tomatoes, representing a 2.52% increase...

The Peruvian table grape industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with exports increasing from 400,000 metric tons (MT) in 2019-2020 to 622,000 MT in 2022-2023. Despite a slight decline in exports to 525,000 MT in the 2023-2024 campaign due to weather conditions...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance to support urban agriculture and innovative production. These funds are being provided through two separate projects, with $2.5 million allocated for Urban Agriculture and Innovative...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced updates to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) initiative, including a significant $650 million increase in investment. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) responded to these updates with a statement emphasizing the importance of...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making strides in the Senate as he continues to engage with senators from both sides of the political spectrum regarding his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services. President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Kennedy for this...