"European retail opts for high-tech in winter tomato cultivation"

Following years of growth in the North European lit tomato cultivation, the European tomato sector has changed drastically in recent years due to the energy crisis and the rugose virus. The…

Possible early start for California stone fruit season

Early reports in California indicate that this year's stone fruit crop may start harvesting slightly earlier this season. "Last year was the latest crop we've ever seen so we're in advance of…

USDA asked to boost support for fruit and vegetable farmers in the US

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been asked to offer more support to U.S. fruit and vegetable producers to boost competition. One of the pivotal points raised involves the…

Inflation continues to take a bite out of organic fresh produce sales

Ongoing inflation continued impacting organic fresh produce sales in the first quarter of 2023 as overall dollar sales grew by slightly less than one percent and volume declined by 3.4…

Drought-scorched areas utilize groundwater to combat dry weather

In recent months, the drought emergency caused by the absence of rainfall and aggravated by the extreme heat conditions of this torrid summer has generated more interest within the…

USDA: Minimal change for Florida production in March Citrus Forecast

In its March forecast, the United States Department of Agriculture projected a minor decrease in production of Florida Oranges and kept Florida Grapefruit steady for the 2020-21 season.…

USDA sanctions California company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp., Los Angeles, Calif., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions…