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21 January, 2022

Pilot program turns to teenages amid severe U.S. truck driver shortage

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a branch of the Transportation Department, outlined details for the program last week, setting up training procedures and vehicle safety technology requirements.

Florida's orange crop is set to be the smallest since WWII, sending juice prices surging

FPAA: ITC reports confirm Mexican cucumber, squash imports needed to meet rising demand

Five ways to protect plants from cold weather

Dole affiliate receives social responsibility award in Costa Rica

More News

Canada: Fruit and vegetable shortages get worse as unvaccinated U.S. truckers turned away at border

How to fertilize avocado trees

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s dramatic increase in blueberry production sends pricing to an all time low

Upward Farms announces 'world's largest indoor vertical farm'

"Unprecedented and crazy": Produce industry experts address supply chain crisis and provide recommendations

Shipping companies' profits hit $150B last year, with rates to stay high well into 2022

Opinion

Agronometrics in Charts

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s dramatic increase in blueberry production sends pricing to an all time low

Agronometrics in Charts: Logistical constraints continue to afflict Chilean blueberry exports

Agronometrics in Charts: Influx of Chilean cherries expected in U.S. this season

Agronometrics in Charts: Citrus prices in the U.S. market

Ag-Innovation

Oppy boosts technology focus in California grape category

SanLucar wins retail innovation award for Fresh Cut Refrigerator

PMA webinar discusses insight retail trends provide, product innovation

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

Industry Announcements

Golden Macadamias, world's largest macadamia processor, acquires TOMRA Food's latest sorting technologies to future-proof its competitive advantage

New Zealand Frost Fans announces appointment of Rob Wheatley to Board of Directors

How seed and grain processors can profit from the latest sorting technologies

California Citrus Mutual hires Jacob Villagomez as Director of State Governmental Affairs