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U.S. citrus output will decline over the next decade, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture projections.
(UPDATED, March 19) The Food and Drug Administration has finalized new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
A new economic model from Cornell University found that the economic effect of the New York apple industry is 21% larger than traditional models had estimated.
United Fresh Produce Association said that the Harmonized Standard Audit is now available from numerous organizations.
U.S. orange and tangerine exports suffered a 2% decline in value and a 14% drop in volume in 2018.
While a chorus of business and industry leaders is fighting for Congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, some sources believe the near-term outlook appears cloudy at best for the deal.
The deadline for applying for $72.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds is May 24.
The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.
For now, the Harvest Box lives again.
U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018.