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07/02/2009 05:46pm By Andy Nelson

Damage to potato crops could be extensive following a pair of hailstorms in Idaho, but it may not wind up having much of an effect on markets.

Thousands of acres were hit by the storms, and though some were severely damaged, it was too soon to tell how many, said Bob Meek, chief executive officer of Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Wada Farms Marketing Group, on July 2.

USDA eases pest protocols on avocados

07/02/2009 05:29pm By Don Schrack

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service has amended its foreign and domestic quarantine regulations on the movement of Hass avocados.

Rio Queen, Duda Farm Fresh form onion alliance

07/02/2009 04:40pm By Pamela Riemenschneider

Starting with the spring 2010 Mexican onion season, Mission-based Rio Queen Citrus Inc. is packing onions for Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods.

FDA sets dates for reportable registry public meetings

07/02/2009 04:10pm By Tom Karst

The Food and Drug Administration has scheduled three meetings on its new reportable food registry.

The meetings should provide industry leaders the opportunity to clarify some of the gray areas in the registry requirements, said Kathy Means, vice president of government relations and public relations for the Produce Marketing Association, Newark, Del.

Senate will have tough time passing climate bill, farm lobbyists say

07/02/2009 03:24pm By Tom Karst

The climate change bill passed in the House by a narrow margin faces an uphill climb in the Senate.

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 cleared the House of Representatives by a slim margin of 219 to 212, but some lobbyists believe it is likely to be defeated in the Senate.

Salyer American says it has money for PACA payouts

07/02/2009 02:00pm By Dawn Withers

Salyer American Fresh Foods has $2.9 million to pay claims filed under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Giumarra to market asparagus

07/02/2009 01:24pm By Andy Nelson

Through a partnership with a Mexican grower-shipper, The Giumarra Cos. will market asparagus for the first time in August.

Broetje breaks with L&M, forms marketing division

07/02/2009 01:12pm By Andy Nelson

A major Washington fruit shipper is severing ties with its longtime marketing partner and forming its own marketing division.

Prescott, Wash.-based Broetje Orchards plans to begin selling its own apples, cherries and pears on Aug. 17, according to a company news release.

Mann Packing sponsoring foodservice events

07/02/2009 11:54am By Dawn Withers

Mann Packing Co., Salinas, Calif., is hosting tours, dinners and sponsoring other programs during Produce Marketing Association’s Foodservice Conference & Expo this month.

Industry welcomes pilot insurance program for California citrus, avocados

07/02/2009 11:36am By Don Schrack

(UPDATED COVERAGE, July 2). A pilot quarantine insurance program for California citrus and avocado crops is the result of several years of cooperative effort between the produce industry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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