New Mexico
The seven states that depend on the Colorado River must agree on how to manage the river’s dwindling water by Feb. 14. If they don’t, the feds could step in and litigation could follow.
As Hatch chile season sparks consumer excitement and roasting events across the country, New Mexico’s onions also shine, offering a flavorful complement to the state’s iconic pepper.
Last year, the USDA reported that the state accounted for 46% of domestic-grown onion truck shipments in June, 51% in July and 21% in August.
The New Mexico onion season was off to a strong start in early July, shippers and USDA numbers report.
Potato marketers in the San Luis Valley can expect a “really strong” crop this year, said Jim Ehrlich, executive director of the Monte Vista-based Colorado Potato Administrative Committee.
By any measure, 2019 was an exceptional year for New Mexico onion marketers, and the outlook for 2020 is again calling for good sizing and quality, suppliers say.
Bronx, N.Y.-based Trucco has opened its first wholly owned facility dedicated to kiwifruit in Vineland, N.J.
Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
New Mexico onion shippers enjoyed a good price year in 2022 compared with 2021, USDA data shows.