New Retail Food Price Forecast, Same Predictions

USDA has released their newest retail food price forecast, and USDA food economist Ricky Volpe says there are no real changes or surprises.

Trees With Fruit Left During Freeze Have Damage
Jake Price, University of Georgia Extension coordinator, recently wrote about cold damage from leaving fruit on trees during a freeze: Last fall, the Owari satsuma trees at J.L. Lomax produced a tremendous amount of soft fruit that became puffy very quickly. Category 2 hurricane Helene may have contributed to the fruit quality being so bad […]
Organic Citrus Market Growth
The organic citrus market in the United States experienced impressive growth in 2024, driven by rising consumer demand and increased interest in organic, sustainable food options. According to the newly released State of Organic Produce 2024, organic citrus sales hit $303 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase over the previous year. In terms of volume, the […]

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