All articles by Jeff Long – Page 5
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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
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ArticleCalifornia predicts bumper pomegranate crop
A bumper pomegranate crop is in the works this season, anywhere from 10-15 per cent up on last year
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ArticleMexican avocados gain US share
As demand for avocados continues to boom in the US, Mexico ramps up efforts to tap into growth opportunities
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ArticleFull moon shining on CA grapes
Upcoming Moon Festival heightens Asian demand for US table grapes, as San Joaquin Valley prepares record crop
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ArticleHeatwave works in California’s favour
A heatwave in Mexico has cleared the way for an early, bumper Californian grape crop this season
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ArticleSweet and sour for NW cherries
Estimate readjusted to 14.2m cartons, but industry remains hopeful of strong second half of the season
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ArticleStrong market for early citrus
Unlike last year, stocks of California citrus are winding down quickly; presenting lucrative marketing conditions for early imports from the Southern Hemisphere
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ArticleNorthwest cherries cool off
Cold climate and poor pollination have dampened industry hopes of a repeat record production season