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The U.S. FDA published a study on the effectiveness of the GenomeTrakr Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Network, a tool that helps the FDA detect, investigate and limit the spread of foodborne illness outbreaks.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds.

The first two episodes of the new season of podcast Voices of the Valley, hosted by Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson are now available.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally.

In September, the nine-member Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) elected four new officers to Board of Directors, serving a two-year term from 2021 through 2023.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council have appointed Leslie Wada, Ph.D., RD, a longtime research consultant for the council, as senior director of nutrition and health research.

Meal kits are growing in popularity, with national sales predicted to increase from $4.6 billion in 2017 to $11.6 billion in 2022.

This October marks not only the start of Starr Ranch Growers Harvest Season but also brings the announcement of the retirement of long time Director of Marketing, Scott Marboe.