Post Archive
Peru ranked as main blueberry supplier to U.S. in 2021
The U.S. received over 310,000 metric tons of blueberries from different countries in 2021 for US$1.9 billion, representing an increase of 14% in volume and 22% in value, compared to 2020.
January 24 , 2022
New technologies in weed management
Dr. Peter Dotray of Texas A&M discusses some exciting new advancements in strategies for developing a systems approach to weed management.
January 24 , 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.
January 21 , 2022
Florida's orange crop is set to be the smallest since WWII, sending juice prices surging
Citrus disease and bad weather are constraining supply of oranges in the United States and internationally. Meanwhile, demand for orange juice — which has been sliding for years — got a bump during the pandemic,.
January 21 , 2022
FPAA: ITC reports confirm Mexican cucumber, squash imports needed to meet rising demand
The FPPA's comments come in contrast to the reaction of growers and politicians from the Southeast, which said that the reports' findings show that duties are needed on the imports to protect domestic growers.
January 21 , 2022
Five ways to protect plants from cold weather
There are common household materials that can help plants that don't like cold temperatures, so if you still have fruits or vegetables that need to ripen, consider some of these ways to protect your plants.
January 21 , 2022
Dole affiliate receives social responsibility award in Costa Rica
The company was awarded for their project "De la Mano con Dole" — which loosely translates to "Hand-in-Hand with Dole".
January 21 , 2022
Upward Farms announces 'world's largest indoor vertical farm'
Upward Farms’ new facility in Pennsylvania will be 2-4x the size of the next largest vertical farms operated by their sector peers.
January 20 , 2022
Shipping companies' profits hit $150B last year, with rates to stay high well into 2022
Ocean shipping rates are expected to stay elevated well into 2022, setting up another year of booming profits for global cargo carriers — and leaving smaller companies and their customers paying more for just about everything.
January 19 , 2022
Texas distribution center construction completed for Mexico's GAB Operations
The new 45,590-sf facility will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and serve as a hub for the company’s U.S. and Canadian customers.
January 19 , 2022
