U.S. Senators introduce bill to hire more ag inspectors at national borders

The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 would authorize the annual hiring of 240 agricultural specialists a year until the workforce shortage is filled, as well as more agricultural technicians and canine teams.

July 17 , 2019

Avocados In Charts: Why falling prices could settle below 2018's levels

The USDA has forecasted a 20% increase on last year's volume from week 28 through week 41. If these figures are accurate, the readjustment in price could take us into October.

July 16 , 2019

AUS: Proposed Great Barrier Reef regulations 'ignore farming realities', says banana group

The banana council suggests that, instead of the proposed Great Barrier Reef regulations, new minimum nutrient and sediment standards be applied to all freehold land.

July 15 , 2019

Mexican tomato growers making false claims about anti-dumping investigation, says FTE

According to the Florida Tomato Exchange, Mexican tomato growers have falsely declared that Florida politicians are pressuring the Commerce Department to “pre-judge” the antidumping investigation of Mexican tomatoes.

July 15 , 2019

Colombia: ICA confirms TR4 quarantine in effect on two farms since mid-June

Colombian authorities have finally confirmed that two banana farms are under quarantine due to concerns they are infected with the devastating disease Fusarium wilt Tropical Race IV (TR4), while nearby banana-growing countries are in a high state of alert.

July 15 , 2019

South Africa: Labor court stops striking workers at troubled Port of Ngqura

Port operator Transnet says that operations have been improving at container terminals in Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, following weeks' worth of issues for the citrus industry.

July 15 , 2019

U.S.: FDA finds no salmonella outbreak source at Del Monte facility

In addition to the facility, the FDA also investigated distribution and supplier information for produce used in the vegetable trays, and did not identify a potential point of contamination for the outbreak.

July 15 , 2019

Turkish cherry industry eyes strong future in China with improved export protocol

The world's largest cherry producer recently secured what it says is a much more favorable protocol for exports to one of the world's largest import markets.

July 12 , 2019

Del Monte forms new product development team

Del Monte says the team will be able to better serve its consumers and also integrate its Mann Packing group into its ongoing product development processes.

July 12 , 2019

Argentine fruit industry welcomes export tax reduction

Industry actors say the 25% drop in Argentina's controversial export tax is "without a doubt a favorable step" that will benefit the sector and boost competitivity overseas.

July 12 , 2019