California citrus holds its position in 2024 despite challenges 

Continued increases in costs of production and inflationary pressures since the pandemic have “drastically increased the cost to grow, pack, and ship citrus all around the world,” says Casey Creamer, CEO of California Citrus Mutual. 

March 07 , 2024

U.S. imports of Chilean grapes to hit 35 million boxes

The East Coast will receive approximately 15 million of those boxes, and the West Coast 5 million.

March 07 , 2024

Spain issues Hep A alert over imported strawberries

This is the second notice issued by Spain this year for Moroccan strawberries.

March 06 , 2024

Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.

March 06 , 2024

South African grapes near season's end with strong export volume

Volume to date is up 18% year-on-year. In all, South Africa expects to export 75.8 million cartons this season.

March 06 , 2024

Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in South Australia

The Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), is considered one of the most serious pests for fruits and vegetables in Australia.

March 06 , 2024

Work begins on new ag research facility in Georgia

The facility will house the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit to promote multiple avenues of agriculture-related research.

March 06 , 2024

Oregon cherry farmers get relief after one of worst growing seasons on record

Oregon cherry growers suffered severe financial setbacks in 2023. Now growers in nine counties can apply for relief.

March 06 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: California strawberry acreage at multi-year highs - Rabobank

The North America Agribusiness Review published by RaboResearch provides insights into the U.S. strawberry and blueberry markets, revealing significant trends and price movements.

March 05 , 2024

Small-scale Whole Foods format appeals to big-city shoppers

The new concept, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shops will debut in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York and expand to other cities. 

March 05 , 2024