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ACADES Congress: Water storage, La Niña conditions test Chilean agriculture
The event, put on by the Chilean Association of Water Desalination and Reuse (ACADES), explores some of the greatest challenges regarding water security, including climate change, regulatory frameworks, and research and innovation.
March 21 , 2024
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Sun Pacific & Moonlight Companies buy Prima Wawona farmland for $91M
The entirety of the land put to sale by Prima Wawona, of which only 1,300 acres remain available, is said to be one of the most productive in the tree fruit industry.
March 21 , 2024
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East Coast citrus market survives on imports
East Coast buyers are looking to Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa because costs are much lower.
March 21 , 2024
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APHIS loosens fresh banana and plantain inspections
The update will expand the Risk-Based Sampling at Ports of Entry (RBS POE) program for these imports.
March 20 , 2024
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US apple exports up 47% compared to same period last season
The increase in export volume was led by Mexico, the main destination for U.S. apples, which jumped from 205 million pounds in 2022-23 to 299 million in the current season.
March 20 , 2024
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Guatemalan growers see potential for blackberries and await US opening for organic blueberries
Guatemala is the second largest exporter of fresh blackberries to the U.S., with an average of 5.4 million pounds per year, 2% of the total share.
March 20 , 2024
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UK: Study records fruit tree blossom dates to measure climate impact
The interactive project depends on the public’s help to determine if rising temperatures are making fruit trees flower earlier and how this might vary across the U.K.
March 20 , 2024
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Chavimochic project to boost Peruvian trade fourfold, AGAP says
The project seeks to take advantage of the Santa River’s potential to meet the irrigation demands of over 356,000 acres in the Chao, Viru, Moche and Chicama valleys.
March 20 , 2024
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USDA issues PACA violations in Georgia, lifts order in Texas
Two violators were sanctioned in Georgia and are now banned from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
March 19 , 2024
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Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian avocados projected to command premiums in the U.S market through June 2024
Peruvian avocados have emerged as a significant player in the global market, capitalizing on their unique seasonality for exports, which spans from May to August.
March 19 , 2024