Peaches
Months after canneries in Modesto and Hughson shut down, clingstone peach growers face canceled contracts and an uncertain supply chain.
A devastating April freeze has pushed back the start of some late-spring and summer crops out of the Northeast, including the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area, and will impact supplies of a number of commodities.
Lori Anne peaches, named after co-owner Lori Anne Carr, offer exceptional flavor and eating experience, the company says.
This declaration allows for USDA’s Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to growers in 17 counties in the state hit by below-freezing temperatures in April.
The company says its tailored approach to summer programs helps meet retailer expectations and needs.
The company says this multiregion approach helps balance supply across shifting conditions, reducing exposure to localized weather disruptions while supporting steady, reliable shipments.
California’s produce industry is anticipating a robust 2026 season with increased strawberry yields, steady table grape volumes and high-quality stone fruit, all supported by early harvests and aggressive global marketing campaigns.
The company has recalled its conventional white and yellow peaches which were sold individually and in multi-packs.
Chiles Peach Orchard is officially home to the world’s heaviest peach, but getting it certified didn’t come easy.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
The milestone marks a significant step in expanding international markets for Georgia’s signature fruit and highlights the success of recent trade and technology efforts.
Fifth-generation farmer Lawton Pearson is blending tradition with innovation to preserve and strengthen Georgia’s iconic peach and pecan farm for future generations.
Growers are optimistic about blueberries and peaches, and that excitement is also shared for the state’s other fruits and vegetables.
Growers have embraced change by expanding varieties and adapting for the future.
The Fresno, Calif.-based stone fruit producer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking a third-party sale or conversion of existing debt into equity ownership.
While the Golden State is producing almost two-thirds of peaches grown in the U.S., it’s harvest yields have been steadily declining for two decades, according to a USDA report.
Homegrown Organic Farms is inviting YouTube viewers into the field to learn more about four stone fruit growers in the “Grown By” series, launching Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the investigation into a listeria outbreak traced to stone fruit is now closed.
Titan Farms has introduced a redesigned website highlighting its fresh peach offerings, featuring recipes, nutrition facts, team insights and an interactive timeline.
California is expected have plenty of good-quality tree fruit, melons and other commodities this summer, though some items might get off to a later start than usual, and early volume on others may be off a bit.
Chilean stone fruit growers and exporters believe that exports will reach 35.3 million boxes in 2023-24, an increase of 15% over last season.
To mark the start of the Garden State’s peach season, New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher visited Larchmont Farms in Upper Pittsgrove, N.J., where he highlighted the Jersey Fresh stone fruit.
Carrots are in full swing in Colorado, some onions will start shipping in mid-September and Palisade peaches are winding down for the season, grower-shippers say.
The USDA plans to buy the fruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
Cold Connect, a Union Pacific Railroad program that shipped fresh produce and other perishables across the country, has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
New Jersey peach farmers are preparing for a harvest season with pandemic protocols protecting farm workers.