Tag: watermelons

The National Watermelon Association proudly supports the consideration of Sarah Frey, owner of Frey Farms for the position of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the upcoming administration.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is excited to announce its continued partnership with the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) for the 11th consecutive year.

Despite a relatively slow hurricane season, tropical systems continue to wreak havoc. A Category 1 Hurricane-soaked Hawaii over the weekend, and the Southeastern U.S. is still coping with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debbie.

Over the last seven days, 6-20 inches of rain fell in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas. Most places experienced the bulk of that rainfall within a 24-hours, and water levels are higher in some towns than during the devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Blistering winds whipped through growing regions on the West Coast and Southeast as separate fronts brought rain and cooler weather to California, Arizona, and parts of the Southeast.

Spring is not all vibrant blooms and backyard grilling. The arrival of warmer weather brings a capriciousness to forecasts that impacts everything from crop yields to quality and availability.

NWPB announced the release of its latest consumer research and Marketing Guide designed to arm retailers and producers with information to make fact-based strategic decisions and build awareness of the opportunities within the watermelon category.

As the luck of the Irish would have it, we're kicking off this week's produce industry newsletter with updates that might make you feel like you've found a pot of gold.

Eagle Eye Produce and the NWA announce that John Gee, Vice President of Sales at Eagle Eye Produce, has been awarded the Outstanding Service Award during the organization's annual National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mexican watermelon production registered 1.199 million tons at the end of November 2023, exceeding the annual totals for 2021 and 2022.