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California melon shipments have come under pressure in recent years, with lower trending volume reported in the past five years.

Cool temperatures may delay the start of field-grown vine-ripened Arkansas tomatoes until about June 10-15.

Parma, Idaho-based Owyhee Produce expects stable onion volume compared with year-ago levels.

Take a look at what California cherry businesses are working on.

With harvest starting the first week of May, South Carolina is poised to offer buyers a good crop of peaches in 2021.

Grapes are great for health, and August kicked off a big round of health messages for California grapes in print, on social media, online and over the airwaves.

Limoneira Co. will see an increase in citrus volume of about 45% in 2021-22 thanks to gains in bearing acreage and grower additions, said Alex Teague, chief operating officer for the Santa Paula, Calif.-based marketer.

A mild fall has led to some ideal growing conditions as Fresno, Calif.-based Baloian Farms prepares to launch its winter vegetables program, said salesman Jay Angulo.

Central California growers have come a long way in one year to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic, but the journey isn’t over yet.

Lettuce from California’s Salinas and Castroville regions is the focus for the next three months for Castroville-based Ocean Mist Farms.