Produce Crops
Silvec Biologics said its RNA vector delivery product has progressed to the EPA’s Pesticide Regulation Improvement Act review process.
Hawaii’s soil and ideal growing conditions give its papayas a unique flavor that no other region in the world can duplicate, says Eric Weinert, president of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association.
The total value of agriculture exports from Peru to the U.S. is expected to reach $11.4 billion this year.
Changes in the grape industry have reflected increasing importance of premium varieties, compared with 20 years ago when growers all had the same varieties and competed on quality, availability and reliability, says John Pandol, director of special projects for Pandol Bros.
The harvest, now underway, has produced excellent quality sweetpotatoes in a variety of planted colors, including orange, red, white and purple, ensuring consistent supply to meet growing consumer demand, according to the brand.
Following a small crop in 2022 and a large crop in 2023, marketers see a more manageable crop volume this year.
While many Florida-grown fruits and vegetables were out of season, the majority of the storm’s impact was in other commodities, according to an economic impact analysis from the University of Florida.
A Creighton University survey of rural bankers reflects a bleak picture for U.S. farmers.
The grower-packer-shipper provided an update on the start of the new crop shipping season.
Marketers say it’s going to be a good year for Eastern apples — with harvest underway in parts of the region — thanks to good weather.
“We have significantly increased our onion acreage and are hopeful for the outcome of the season even with Mother Nature’s curveballs,” said Bailey Myers-Hartley, marketing director for the company.
Despite weather challenges in the growing season, the Idaho Falls, Idaho, company reports excellent sizing for its harvest.
Growers and marketers say favorable growing conditions should make for ample supplies this year.
The association announced the figure, which is down about 10.1% from last year’s final production figure, during its Outlook 2024 conference in Chicago.
Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.
A warm winter and rainy spring with a few hail storms and tornadoes have put a damper on some of Georgia’s crops, which peak in marketable volume mid-May to mid-June.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is expanding its line of Mystic brand grapes to include grapes from Mexico.
Baloian Farms, Fresno, Calif., is beginning its 40th season of shipping heirloom Fresno Flat Sweet Red Onions.
The California Strawberry Commission has been working with field workers through its bilingual outreach and training team to provide training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hitchcock Farms has completed its transition from the Southern California desert region to its spring/summer/fall home in Salinas, said Dan Holt, vice president of sales and marketing.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a series of web seminars to help produce growers and other producers sign up for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
After 164 migrant workers at an Ontario asparagus farm tested positive for COVID-19 about halfway through harvest season, farm leaders worked with the local health department to contain the spread.
The fresh produce industry continues to help families with meals during the pandemic, and employees are going above and beyond during the pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture has established a Mexican fruit fly quarantine in a resident area in Zapata, Texas.
Eagle Eye Produce, Idaho Falls, Idaho, continues to ship Idaho-grown red potatoes, thanks to investments in storage technology.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and other groups have invested nearly $47 million in research over the past six years through the Huanglongbing Multiagency Coordination Group.
The California Prune Board, Roseville, reports the industry is projecting this year’s crop will be no larger than 68,000 metric tons.
International Fruit Genetics, Bakersfield, Calif., is adding six grape varieties with unique flavors and shapes to its lineup.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is accepting applications for its next Emerging Leader Development Program class.