All articles by Jeff Long – Page 5
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ArticleHeat is on for CA table grapes
An unusually warm winter has kicked off one of the earliest Californian table grape seasons, now suffering its third year of drought
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ArticleBridging the gap
Major infrastructure upgrades in the southern US mean fresher winter fruit and vegetables for North American consumers
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ArticleNW cherries cleared out on 4 July
Northwest cherry shipments have been running at record pace since early June, with no signs of slowing down
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ArticleIndustry voices concerns over proposed Aphis fees
Fears that new charges will have negative impact on produce businesses
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ArticleSeattle-Shanghai charter service takes off
China Eastern Airlines celebrated the opening of its weekly charter service of Northwest Cherries from Seattle to Shanghai
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ArticleCA citrus exporters hold-off on China
Industry experts don’t expect navel orange trade into the People’s Republic to resume this late into their season
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ArticleCA cherry production takes a hit
Drought, coupled with winter frost, prompts fears of a reduced crop amongst growers
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ArticleCitrus greening threat intensifies
The California citrus industry is holding its collective breath as the Asian citrus psyllid – the carrier of citrus greening – spreads through the groves of the San Joaquin Valley
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ArticleNon-tariff barriers dog US exports to China
US sales to China continue to be impeded by phytosanitary issues, with Washington apple growers the recipients of most of the pain
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ArticleDrought threatens US exports
The worst drought in California's history threatens to reduce crop sizes and limit exports
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ArticleFirm deal for WA apples
Washington apples are encountering strong global demand this season, despite higher volumes and increased competition.
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ArticleFreeze cuts CA citrus crop
How much citrus will be available for export this season is in question, after December frosts damaged US$441m worth of fruit
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ArticleGrowers count cost of freeze
A December freeze has severely affected the citrus crop in California’s San Joaquin valley
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ArticleBayer CropScience targets produce industry
New division signals move into product research and development for horticulture sector
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ArticleCalifornia citrus growers brace for freeze
Industry prepares for two icy blasts forecast to hit the central state over the coming days, with signs that more could follow
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ArticleCalifornia citrus faces challenges
Phytosanitary obstacles in two key Asian markets are hindering the industry as the new export campaign gets underway
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ArticleSmooth season for CA grapes
A strong start has resulted in industry predictions that the state’s grape exports will be completed by Christmas
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ArticleGrapefruit exports underway
Japan still tops the list of export markets for Florida grapefruit, with the industry for revived interest in their product
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ArticleCalifornia navels defy expectations
Despite the state being due for lower yields, optimum weather has delivered predictions of strong production levels
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ArticlePort of Wilmington records success
Better cooling facilities and logistics services are pushing up fresh fruit arrivals at the Delaware River port of entry