Watermelon Retail Display Contest Call For Entries

The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), invites all retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries to submit entries to their 10th annual Watermelon Retail Display Contest. The annual contest was originally established to honor National Watermelon Month and is used by NWPB to encourage retailers to create displays that showcase the many benefits of watermelon including health, value and versatility.

Organic Peruvian Citrus Now Available From Pacific Organic Produce

Summer has arrived and with it, the start to our Imported Peruvian citrus season! Pacific Organic Produce now offers organic Peruvian citrus. Our 2nd generation grower operates his family owned and operated farm in the Huaura river valley in Peru, known for its fertile soils. The farm began its transition to organic in 2004 and was certified organic in 2010.

Michigan Asparagus Season Winds Down After Short But Productive Season

All good things must come to an end, and the frenzy of the Michigan Asparagus harvest is no exception. Growers and shippers in Michigan have wrapped up asparagus operations, and would consider this year to be a success in spite of weather-related setbacks.

Fourth Release Of Totoaba In Baja California Sur: A Unique Alliance Between Government And The Private Sector

July 6, 2018 Earth Ocean Farms

SEMARNAT, CONAPESCA and the office of the Governor of Baja California Sur joined forces with Earth Ocean Farms to release 40,000 juvenile totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi) in the Sea of Cortez with the goal of re-populating this species which is at risk of extinction due to overfishing for its illicit commerce. The totoaba release was undertaken along the shores of Playa Santisapac on Concepcion Bay located in the Municipality of Mulegé.

Trade War With China May Take A New Victim: South Florida Lobster Fishermen

Tariffs set to take effect Friday threaten to bump up prices by 25 percent — an increase that could cool demand in the lucrative Chinese market, say experts.