date:Dec 30, 2013
Federal and state officials report that progress during recent trade negotiations with China could mean U.S. apple growers will again be able to export red and golden delicious varieties to the country in early 2014.
China closed its borders to those varieties from the U.S. in August 2012 because of concerns about postharvest decay and disease issues.
Growers in the U.S. saw their apple exports plummet from 9,350 metric tons in 2010 to only 366 metric tons in the first nine months of 2013.
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