State of the Market - Week 47, 2014

The supply of blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay was dwindling in Asia during week 47.

November 26 , 2014

Business as usual for Chilean table grape exporters

With the Chilean table grape season just kicking off, one producer can't meet demand despite rising production.

November 26 , 2014

Namibian grape season off to a flying start

A quality inspector for Cool Fresh's Namibian grape crop says 'any farmer could only wish' for this weather.

November 26 , 2014

Spain: Pomegranate growers team up with La Liga club

Spanish pomegranate growers will team up with the Elche soccer team to promote their fruit at home and abroad.

November 26 , 2014

U.S. research teams make advances in phytophthora studies

New Jersey scientists find that 'silvering' in bell peppers is negatively correlated with the epidemic phytophthora disease.

November 25 , 2014

Italy: Agricoper rises above grape challenges

An Italian grape group may have lost 30% in sales due to the Russian embargo, but has slated an ambitious grafting plan.

November 25 , 2014

U.S.: Martin Sheen appeals for UFW support

Actor Martin Sheen has called on the public to support a farmworker union that has been steeped in controversy of late.

November 25 , 2014

Opinion: U.S. farmers losing millions due to Canadian bankruptcies

Lawyer Tim Henkel says the USDA was justified in its actions regarding Canadian exporters and PACA.

November 25 , 2014

New juiceless tomato 'fantastic' for foodservice, says Bayer CropScience

Bayer CropScience has two new naturally-bred agricultural products it says will solve some food chain problems.

November 24 , 2014

'Congress must enact meaningful immigration legislation,' says Nassif

The Western Growers head says Obama's plans could lead to many workers leaving the agricultural industry.

November 24 , 2014