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U.S. research discovers a greener fumigant than methyl bromide

A USDA scientist has discovered phosphine combined with high oxygen levels is an effective pest control.
July 12 , 2012

USDA speeds up disaster relief for swathe of Midwest states hit by drought

U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has declared 26 Midwest states as drought disaster zones.
July 11 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 27 - 2012

Marketing programs have yielded positive results for Zespri Green kiwifruit in Brazil.
July 11 , 2012

Better sizes, tougher competition for Australia's U.S. citrus season

We speak with Citrus Australia and DNE World Fruit Sales about the U.S. campaign underway.
July 11 , 2012

U.S.: Michigan blueberry harvest kicks off

Michigan blueberry growers are optimistic for the season ahead despite weather challenges this year.
July 11 , 2012

U.S.: Oriental fruit flies detected in Orange County

The CDFA will use the "male attractant" method to treat fruit flies in the Laguna Beach area.
July 11 , 2012

Chile-South Korea blueberry protocol comes into effect

Chile's blueberry exporting protocol with South Korea is now in place.
July 11 , 2012

Zespri to market Enza Gold in Europe

New Zealand kiwifruit companies Enza and Zespri have reached a landmark deal to trial Enza Gold kiwifruit in Europe.
July 10 , 2012

Peru secures most buyers for 2012-13 mango campaign

Peru has locked in the majority of its forthcoming mango shipments in Europe and the U.S.
July 10 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: if processed fruit is out, is fresh in?

Lisa Cork says the produce industry must work harder to beat processing dollars in "health".
July 10 , 2012

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