UF/IFAS multi-state survey to find out more about avocado disease management

While extensive research has been conducted, there is still much to learn about how growers make decisions regarding disease management and the economic costs and benefits of various management options.

April 15 , 2024

USDA announces annual consultation and listening session on tribal barriers

Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations on April 22-26, 2024.

April 15 , 2024

FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $122.8 million in excess insurance funds to Farm Credit System banks.

April 12 , 2024

CPMA visits Washington in support of Canadian fresh produce sector

They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

April 12 , 2024

Mexican mango volume drops as Guatemala, Nicaragua rise

In total, this week volume is about 8% lower than what was shipped the previous week.

April 11 , 2024

Brian Bocock named chair of the USHBC Promotions Committee

Bocock takes over the leadership position from Jeff Malensky, president of Oregon Berry Packing in Hillsboro, Oregon, who has served as the committee’s chair for the past three years.  

April 11 , 2024

IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.

April 11 , 2024

California citrus breeding program grows with congressional support

Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of the $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California. 

April 10 , 2024

Georgia Ports handled 436K TEUs in March

GPA has achieved a growth of 11 percent in total container trade during the first three months of the calendar year 2024.

April 10 , 2024

Tips to manage eastern lubber grasshoppers, a threat to citrus and vegetables

These insects can be found from March-April to about October-November in North Florida and the state’s Gulf Coast, and they can be economically important throughout Florida. 

April 10 , 2024