Subsistence farmers in Michoacan target avocado trees amid drought

Rivers and even whole lakes are disappearing in the agricultural hub of Michoacan, media reports show, as the drought combines with a surge in the use of water.

April 26 , 2024

Michigan Honeycrisp growers experiment with cannabis market

The apples are grown at the joint venture facilities of Emerald Canning Partners in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and according to the organization, the cannabis oil is mixed in the apple-based beverage “through nano-emulsification technology.” 

April 26 , 2024

Colombian banana exports to increase in 2024

Colombia is expecting a 5% increase in exports this season with volumes exceeding 111 million boxes.

April 26 , 2024

China cherry trade and Chile's future focus of Global Cherry Summit

Chile became the epicenter of the world cherry industry with more than 1,400 attendees gathered for the Global Cherry Summit.

April 25 , 2024

Florida citrus sector urges signing of greening research funds

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has until July 1 to examine the budget and determine which items will be approved for legislation.

April 25 , 2024

Mango volume to United States continues to rise

April 25 , 2024

Port of Oakland March container volume grows

The Port of Oakland March container volume continues to signal the Port’s cargo growth.

April 25 , 2024

Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from University of Florida

April 25 , 2024

Chinese ambassador praises cherry trade with Chile: 'Chilean cherries are a miracle'

During the 2024 Global Cherry Summit, Frutas de Chile President Ivan Marambio presented Chinese ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, with an award in recognition of his support for the Chilean cherry industry.

April 25 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The 2024 California avocado harvest may be the smallest since 2009 - USDA

The decline in production is attributed primarily to substantial rainfall experienced during an El Niño year, which slightly postponed the season's commencement.

April 25 , 2024