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.
An extended period of warm, dry conditions — uncommon even to Florida — during the winter has drawn rave reviews from growers.
Florida peach growers see interest in their fruit increasing and anticipate a strong crop this spring.
The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council welcomes three new board members: Erica Shiles, Bonnie Lundblad and Matt Duffield.
The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council is funding research on new peach varieties to stay in the game when competition heats up.
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.
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.
In the Carolinas, spring and summer produce is an edible rainbow. And the harvest is looking good, growers say.
Among fruit and tree nuts, pecan acreage rates are at the top of the heap in Arkansas.
Despite the pandemic, ports on both coasts have optimistic fresh produce outlooks, and the Alliance for Food and Farming is looking at small, but positive changes during the pandemic.
Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer’s PMG the week of May 18, and cherries claimed the second spot.
Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has received Equitable Food Initiative certification for organic stone fruit grown in California.
With the way the crops in New Jersey are going, you would hardly know there’s a pandemic.