All articles by Jeff Long – Page 3
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ArticleCA strawbs off to late start
Long-awaited rains have water-logged California strawberry fields and delayed harvest
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ArticleSumo to enter international arena
Suntreat is throwing its weight behind Californian Sumo citrus – a hybrid mandarin gaining ground in North America and now ready for export
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ArticleGood start for US easy-peeler deal
California's 2016/17 easy peeler season is off to a good start, with the clementine deal progressing smoothly
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ArticleLong Beach clears Hanjin backlog
California's Port of Long Beach says it is leading the way in clearing a backlog of empty Hanjin containers
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ArticleCA strawberries celebrate China access
As California Strawberry Commission celebrates access to China with launch in Beijing this week, Chris Christian discusses the historic deal
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ArticleCA produces top navel crop
Growers are optimistic about the coming season, though dark clouds gather on the horizon in the form of continued drought and HLB disease
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ArticleHarvest halt delays exports
Inclement weather and labour strife brought the Mexican avocado harvest to a standstill in October, delaying exports to Asia
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ArticleNew varieties boost volumes
California is on track to beat its grape export volume record this season, thanks to new high-yielding varieties
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ArticleCA grapes to wrap up early
The California table grape season is running ahead of historic norms
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ArticleNW cherries coming out on top
Northwest Cherry Growers president, BJ Thurlby, reflects on the 2016 season, which is still in progress in a limited way
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ArticlePortMiami broadens its appeal
The Florida port continues to strengthen its role as the preferred perishables gateway from Latin America
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ArticleRecord remains possible for WA apples
Several factors – from recent plantings of 'hot' varieties to clement growing conditions – could yet result in a record Washington apple crop this season
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ArticleRobinson Fresh eyes Asian growth
Rising demand for Green Giant Fresh and Welch's brands across Far East markets
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ArticleSun World's bright future
David Marguleas, executive vice-president at Sun World International, talks about the latest developments in table grape breeding
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ArticleJam-packed season for Northwest cherries
Forecasts suggest as much as 90 per cent of crop will mature within a six-week period
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ArticleSolid returns for North American grapes
Table grape programmes out of Mexico and California get underway to a strong start
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ArticleCalifornia prune output nosedives
This year’s crop is set to be the smallest in 90 years according to the state agriculture department
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ArticleRains affecting CA cherry crop
The California cherry industry is forecast at no more than 5m cartons this season, with Asian markets eagerly awaiting the Northwest season
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Article“Intense interest” in BC blues
British Columbian blueberry shippers are gearing up for the 2016 season, with growing interest from China in particular
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ArticleCA poised for strawb access to China
California's strawberry sector is optimistic it will gain access to mainland China in time for this season