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California growers face moving 800 million lb. carry over crop of almonds
Almond growers and shippers are concerned over almond pricing and the current supply situation. In…

No gap this fall for Idaho potatoes
This fall is looking different for Idaho potatoes. Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato says it…

The hot pepper market is struggling
It hasn’t been an easy growing season for hot peppers in Mexico as the weather has significantly…

Delays and drought not only affect Panama Canal but fresh produce growers in the country too
Spare a thought for the growers of fresh produce in the Republic of Panama who are facing…

"Global blueberry industry faces significantly disrupted year"
The global blueberry industry, which has become accustomed to stellar growth in nearly all key…

Peru experiences 40 percent decrease in asparagus exports
Although Peru is a year-round grower and exporter of asparagus, the country’s peak season is…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS
The global market for pears shows some interesting trends this year, driven by changing priorities…

A strong peso reduces avocado export revenues in Mexico by 17%
According to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), in the first half of 2023, Mexican avocado exports to…

Washington gears up for large apple crop
Washington’s apple crop has been experiencing a great growing season. “We had very good spring…

California figs in short supply
California fig harvest started about two weeks ago. “In our south valley fig orchards, the harvest…

Washington State is No 1 blueberry producer globally
According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the state is the top blueberry…

Ample yellow onions on the market while white onions tight for now
The supply of onions across North America is relatively good right now. “Next week through the end…

Smaller pear crop for Washington this season
Pear harvest has begun in Washington starting with Bartlett and Starkrimson, and other varieties…

Ontario greenhouse industry in numbers
The Ontario greenhouse sector is positioned to grow annually at a rate of 5% for the next 10 years…

WSU’s next apple blends Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink
Washington State University’s newest apple variety, WA 64, is a sweet, tart, firmly crisp hybrid of…

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