Year: 2020

APHIS Determines Unshu Oranges Can be Safely Imported from Japan Into the United States

February 3, 2020 USDA APHIS

With this action, Unshu oranges from the island of Kyushu may be imported into any port in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Additionally, APHIS will remove the methyl bromide fumigation requirement for imports of Unshu oranges from the islands of Shikoku and Honshu. …

The most important European markets at a glance in the FRUIT LOGISTICA European Statistics Handbook 2020

February 3, 2020 FRUIT LOGISTICA

Europe’s continued importance as a major marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetables is underlined in the third annual edition of the European Statistics Handbook, which is published at this week’s FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show in Berlin. …

Seafood Dealers Say Crawfish Season Could be Among Best Ever

January 31, 2020 Anna Thibodeaux, Herald Guide

Thanks to a plentiful supply and prices dropping, Erik Donnaud of the Seafood Pot in Destrehan expects one of the best years for crawfish that he’s ever seen. …

Herring Fishermen Looking at Another Cutback in Quota

January 31, 2020 Associated Press

Federal fishing managers are looking for feedback on a plan to further reduce the East Coast limit for herring fishing. …

Commercial Fishing Season to Open for Spotted Seatrout

January 31, 2020 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) announce the opening of the commercial fishing season for Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) to begin February 1, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. in Mississippi territorial waters. …