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The grower of potatoes and onions discusses its volume and quality as consumers prepare to celebrate over meals with family and friends.
U.S. exports of citrus in from December 2022 through November 2023 were up 1% from the previous year, while U.S. imports of citrus in the same period were up 4%, according to USDA numbers.
The Philadelphia-based company has received its first container loads of brown coconuts from India, a relatively new supplier to the U.S. market.
A University of Florida scientist has published a milestone study in the journal Insects that provides new products that can be used to battle invasive thrips parvispinus.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shares the keys to the state’s strawberry success.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has added the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County to its huanglongbing quarantine to slow the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid.
The event hosted by Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms aims to raise the apple’s profile through retailer promotions and social media posts.
Sunkist Growers offers an ample supply of its year-round conventional and organic citrus in the winter months, but there is more.
U.S. citrus production for the fresh market reached 3 million tons in 2022-23, up 10% from the previous season, according to the USDA.
For a fifth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral, according to the January survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
The USDA is making a pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment for a 60-day period.
In the company’s latest market report, it notes the overall crop size is down from the 2022 season and overall demand is now down 16% from last season.
A research team from apple- and pear-producing states seeks to identify biological controls and develop tools to help growers better detect and control the devastating pathogen.
When subjected to cold temperatures, potatoes convert starch to sugar which can darken the flesh and create a carcinogenic compound during high-temperature processing.
Growers can apply for up to $200,000 in funding for climate resilience and sustainability projects in citrus groves.
West Mexico growers faced a tough fall/winter season, but distributors believe things are looking up for spring with increased supplies and more reasonable prices.
From vibrant artichokes to crisp lettuce varieties and colorful cauliflower, farms across the Golden State are poised to deliver fresh and nutritious vegetables, boosted by optimal weather conditions.
Industry experts recently shared their insight on what to expect for this year’s crop and and avocado trends in retail.
The new quarantine includes portions of Los Angeles, San Diego and Ventura counties.
The company says the packaging change reduces plastics use by 25% and that it hopes to roll it out for other pints by the end of the year.
Controlled environment agriculture continues to grow in Texas. While many growers see the state’s strategic location for distribution as an advantage to setting up shop, it’s more than just location, says one executive.
Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms is expecting a strong crop of Vidalia onions this year to go along with its Gold Rush promotional campaign.
The bio-engineered purple tomato from Norfolk Healthy Produce will soon reach retail shelves, says Harold Paivarinta, senior director of sales for Red Sun Farms.
The Sacramento Bee reports the cooperative of more than 3,000 almond growers faces heightened pressure and that the move is intended to help it stay profitable.
Wynne, Ark.-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms is optimistic for a strong spring sweetpotato season, says Autumn Campbell, sales manager.
Sweetpotato retail per capita availability rose from 3.78 pounds in 2000 to 6.02 pounds in 2020, USDA statistics show. The momentum continued in 2023, according to retail scan data.
San Antonio-based NatureSweet highlighted its Constellation three-color pack of mini sweet peppers at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
Naturipe Farms expects to have volumes of its Michigan blueberries from late June through September, says Brian Bocock, vice president of product management.
Michigan growers are national leaders for several specialty crops, and the state ships fruits and vegetables every month of the year.
Despite a drop in bearing acreage, New Zealand apple production and exports in 2023-24 will increase following last year’s rocky growing season, according to a new USDA report.