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China lifts ban on Australian fruit
Chinese officials have lifted a two-year-long trade ban on Australian products, including fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit, mango, and cherry producers to ship their products to the market worth millions of dollars.
June 20 , 2023
Oceanside Pole gears up for ripe season with Oppy
Oceanside Pole expects 3.4 million cases of rounds and Romas from its 700-acre California farm, in addition to 160 acres out of Mexico.
June 20 , 2023
Florida-Mexico Tomato War enters new phase
The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) has asked for antidumping duties against Mexican tomato imports into the U.S., filing a request with the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.
June 20 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: California Avocado Commission anticipating a 7% dip in avocado harvest
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the California avocado industry. Each week the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic visualizing the market factors that are driving change. California Avocados are currently gracing the shelves of stores and will be […]
June 20 , 2023
U.S. government creating new and better markets for ag producers
Investments worth $320 million are being made to strengthen food supply chains and create more opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs in 19 states.
June 19 , 2023
California strawberries recover from slow start
After a late start, California strawberries strongly moved into the market and are thriving with good volume and “very good to excellent” quality fruit.
June 19 , 2023
Sonoran grapes hit fast crescendo
Sonoran grapes are now roaring into the marketplace, after a slow start which caused historically high prices.
June 19 , 2023
Congress boosts citrus breeding efforts
This additional funding comes after Congress provided $1 million during the current fiscal year to establish the citrus breeding program at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) field station in Parlier, CA.
June 19 , 2023
Fruit Attraction 2023 adds exhibition space and renewed pavilions
Spain’s international fair Fruit Attraction is preparing its 15th edition with a renewed exhibition space and an additional pavilion, as the event continues to expand to accommodate its more than 90,000 visitors.
June 19 , 2023
Tentative labor agreement reached between union and employers in U.S. West Coast ports
After 13 months of talks, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and employers at U.S. West Coast ports reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
June 16 , 2023



