– Daron Dean for VISIT FLORIDA Facts About Florida Oranges & Citrus By VISIT FLORIDA staff Citrus is an integral part of Florida’s state identity. Here are some fun and interesting Florida orange facts. History of Citrus Citrus has been farmed commercially in Florida groves since the mid-1800s. The first citrus was brought to the New […]
New leaf measurement helps predict commodity shelf-life
From Fresh Plaza Nutrient deficiencies, water stress, and more New leaf measurement helps predict commodity shelf-life This month, a new tool from CID Bio-Science is hitting the market. The device, called SPECTRAVUE, gives deep insights into plant and crop health with a simple leaf measurement. As many commercial growers and packers know, a leaf’s appearance […]
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Peru 2019 Citrus export
Peru is expected to export 200,000 tons of citrus this year According to the general manager of the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (ProCitrus), Sergio del Castillo Valderrama, this year Peru is expected to export 200 thousand tons of citrus fruits (mandarins, oranges, tangelo, grapefruit, and lemon), i.e. 10% more than the 180,239 tons […]
Peru Agriculture
Peru’s climate and different geographical zones make it an important agricultural nation. Of the 120 domesticated plants Peru has provided the world, the potato is the most important. There are more than 3,000 varieties of potatoes found in Peru, making it the world’s genetic center for the crop. Other important crops include sugarcane, coffee, and […]
United Farmers Group is a division of Machuca International Inc., a company owned by the Machuca family. For the past 35 years Alex Machuca has built a business that has expanded to include a vast array of Citrus exotic tropical fruits and vegetables from a myriad of countries around the world. 
