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Driscoll’s gives $4 million globally during COVID-19 pandemic

Driscoll’s plans to donate more than $4 million globally, with funds to health clinics and food banks, fresh berry donations and community resources in response to the worldwide pandemic.

Apr 09, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Social Responsibility, #Strawberries, #COVID-19, #Social Responsibility, #COVID-19

USDA-AMS offers web seminars on grant applications

The branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that oversees the Specialty Crop Block Grant program and others for produce growers is sponsoring web seminars.

Apr 08, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops

AgSafe promotes Theresa Kiehn to acting president and CEO

AgSafe, Modesto, Calif., has promoted Theresa Kiehn to acting president and CEO.

Apr 07, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #People, #Produce Crops, #Food safety

California prune crop in full bloom

A full bloom season is underway in California’s Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, according to the California Prune Board.

Apr 06, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Plums + Prunes

Western Growers website tracks changes to LGMA guidance

Western Growers has launched an interactive website that allows the public to participate in discussions relating to leafy greens food safety and the industry to follow the process to strengthen those guidelines.

Apr 06, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Food safety, #Western Growers, #Lettuce

USDA considers new protocols for some Chilean blueberries

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering new protocols on imported blueberries from two growing regions of Chile, in place of mandatory methyl bromide fumigation.

Apr 06, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Blueberries