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This could be a year like no other for California’s table grape industry.

California pear grower-shippers say they anticipate ample supplies of fruit, although the first promotable volumes likely will be a bit late during the 2019 season.

Michael Browne, Calavo Growers’ vice president of fresh operations, plans to retire in mid-December.

The future of organic farming will depend on the federal government keeping pace with the organic marketplace, Jeff Huckaby told the House Agriculture Committee on Oct. 30.

California pear season will begin by mid-July, bringing the first domestic pear supplies of the year.

They may be produced south of the border, but Mexican-grown avocados have played a pivotal role in bolstering the avocado industry in the U.S.

More growth opportunities are dead ahead for Latin American fruit and vegetable growers, according to a new 326-page report.

The Cal Poly Strawberry Center is inviting strawberry industry participation at its annual industry field day on July 18.

Mandarins continue to gain popularity throughout the U.S., grower-shippers say.

The citrus industry in California’s Ventura County is going to the dogs.