Top Stories
USDA says avocado ban will be in place "for as long as necessary"
As Mexican authorities push to remove the U.S.'s avocado import suspension, an unnamed source in the Latin American country has told Fresh Fruit Portal why he believes the official received a threatening call last week.
February 14 , 2022
APHIS publishes PRA for systems approach for Chilean table grape imports
If approved, it would mean that Chilean table grape exporters would no longer be required to use methyl bromide fumigation on fruit sent to the U.S.
February 14 , 2022
USDA appoints members to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
February 14 , 2022
How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly
The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.
February 14 , 2022
U.S. trucker shortage worsens
“There’s no question that the vaccine mandates between the United States and Canada right now are creating difficulty,” said Jon Eisen of American Trucking Associations.
February 14 , 2022
U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports
Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.
February 14 , 2022
How could high inflation impact table grape markets?
The high rate of inflation has become a major talking point over the last few months. The Grape Reporter spoke with two experts from the U.S. and the U.K. to get their views on how this could impact table grape sales in two of the world's biggest markets.
February 14 , 2022
Tips for harvesting olive trees
Harvesting olive trees begins in late August through November depending upon the region, variety, and desired ripeness.
February 11 , 2022
APHIS revises conditions for interstate movement of citrus
The decision is to allow movement of fruit to packing houses located in contiguous states that are not quarantined for sweet orange scab and citrus canker.
February 11 , 2022
Amnesty granted to illegal Spanish strawberry farmers despite protests over damage to wetlands
Amnesty has been granted to illegal strawberry farmers who have been tapping water from the aquifer that feeds one of Europe’s largest protected wetlands.
February 11 , 2022
