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Food security: Seeds returning from space to help scientists develop more resilient plants
The goal is to develop new crops that can adapt to climate change and help boost global food security.
March 28 , 2023
Record season expected for Peruvian avocados with a 14% production increase
The Peruvian avocado industry forecasts a total of 630,000 tons in production for this season, a 14% year-on-year increase.
March 28 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Oversupply in the U.S. grape market sends prices plummeting
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the U.S. grape market. Each week the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic visualizing the market factors that are driving change. “The U.S. is currently flooded with grapes. In Chile, we’re around 80 […]
March 28 , 2023
Key points to keep in mind for a changing almond industry
As food and beverage trends continue to be defined by a range of economic, environmental, and social impacts, as well as changing consumer tastes, California almonds can be a key ingredient to help product innovators adapt in the future.
March 27 , 2023
How to build your own greenhouse
If you've ever dreamed of living independently and producing the food you eat, a home greenhouse can be a great step towards that goal.
March 27 , 2023
US govt. discusses drought with Colorado River Basin ag leaders
The convening was part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive approach to addressing Western drought and making communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
March 27 , 2023
Chilean 2022-23 avocado crop 30% lower year-on-year
The Chilean avocado industry is closing its latest season with 155,000 tons, according to the latest estimate by the country's Avocado Committee.
March 27 , 2023
Last container of Chilean cherries opened weeks after Chinese New Year
Giddings-Cerasus, better known in China as Xiaomifeng, opened the last container of Chilean cherry for the season on March 22 at Jiaxing Market.
March 24 , 2023
Sonora’s 2023 table grape crop estimate up less than 2%
The largest volume grape category for Sonora are mid-season greens which are estimated to total 6.5 million boxes. Compared to last season’s 5.83 million, this is an increase of 11.45%.
March 24 , 2023
The Ugly Co. fighting fruit waste in the U.S.
"Upcycled" cherries, peaches, white nectarines, apricots and kiwis are some of the company’s most popular creations.
March 23 , 2023
