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Video: Washing fruits and vegetables
University of Maine representatives demonstrate how to properly wash and store fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
June 29 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Relief in sight for soaring Mexican avocado prices
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of Mexico’s avocado season.
June 29 , 2022
South Africa to appeal against EU decision to reintroduce import regulations on oranges
The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has announced it will appeal against the EU Standing Committee on Plant, Animal, Food and Feed’s decision to reintroduce new import regulations, regarding the entry of the False Codling Moth (FCM) pest.
June 29 , 2022
Citrus greening quarantine areas to expand in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it is expanding the areas quarantined for Huanglongbing (HLB; citrus greening) in California, with immediate effect.
June 29 , 2022
Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector
The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.
June 29 , 2022
Winifred Mary Pandol passes away
It is with great sorrow that Pandol Bros., Inc. announces the passing of Winifred Mary Pandol (nee Zaninovich), who died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Bakersfield, California.
June 28 , 2022
South Africa concludes record table grape season, with increase driven by white seedless
South Africa's table grape industry body also said that the increased supply of Peruvian and Chilean grapes remains a "threat" to the country's exports.
June 28 , 2022
How to control weeds in vegetable garden
It is important to control weeds in your garden because they compete with your vegetables for water and nutrients. This guide will explain how to.
June 28 , 2022
Mexican growers seek sustainable solutions to water challenge
Mexican growers embrace innovations to improve water retention in soil as means of managing the “huge impact” of climate crisis
June 28 , 2022
Australian avocado growers want consumers to buy more amid fruit glut
Across the country, the oversupply of avocados has seen prices drop dramatically – with the fruit going for as little as A$1 (US$0.69) in some stores.
June 28 , 2022
