United States Most Northwest Green Pea processers will begin harvest this coming week. Conditions have been perfect for pea growing in the Northwest and yields and quality expected to be excellent. Northwest corn plantings began in April and approximately 50% of crop is now planted, with an expected harvest date of end July. The weather …
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Controlling Covid-19 Begins with Employee Safety
The FDA and USDA are working hard to keep people safe in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, both at home and in food processing facilities. We know that the virus is not transmissible via the food we eat, but rather transmits between people who are close to each other (within 6 ft), when an …
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Disrupted Supply Chains Bring Rising Food Prices
A shopper commented, “Each time I go to the store it seems the grocery bill is higher. Even frozen food that is normally a cheaper option than fresh seems to cost more. Hopefully prices will come back down once things get back to normal.” Unfortunately, prices are not likely to come down anytime soon. The …
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