From Pharr, Texas: In the Rio Grande Valley, importers faced disruptions due to a temporary halt in avocado inspections. This pause affected companies' ability to prepare avocados for shipment. The inspections were stopped by the US Department of Agriculture because of security concerns in Michoacán, Mexico.
For more information on the impact of the inspection shutdown, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral, which includes details on the resumption of inspections and the effects on local businesses like Villita Avocados.
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