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Long inspections of Mexican tomatoes 'unjustified', says official

The Mexican tomato industry denounces the increased regulations into the U.S. concerning the ToBRFV virus, saying it unnecessarily varnishes the name of its tomatoes.
January 06 , 2020

Editorial: Challenges for the Chilean agricultural industry in 2020

The year has begun, a decade has begun, and the Chilean agricultural industry faces 2020 with major challenges rarely seen before in its history.
January 06 , 2020

California expands citrus greening quarantine area for second time in a month

Quarantine to contain the deadly citrus greening disease was expanded after similar measures in December and November, this time in Corona, California.
January 06 , 2020

Chilean blueberry exports on par with last season, but with improved varietal mix

Accumulated exports are 1% higher year-on-year and mark progress of 42% against the season estimate of 115,000MT, which would mark a new record if realized.
January 06 , 2020

Video: U.S. continues to dominate agricultural exports by value

A video shows the evolution of the world's top ten agricultural exporting countries over the last half-century.
January 06 , 2020

Teresa Brusco's advanced technology brings lower emissions

PRESS RELEASE Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc. has modernized its tug fleet at the Port of Hueneme by bringing aboard the “Teresa Brusco,” a state-of-the-art vessel that will dramatically lower vessel emissions and bring more power and ability to the tugs’ important ship-handling role on Port. Brusco’s investment strengthens their partnership with the Port and […]
January 03 , 2020

Aldi announces new stores across the UK

Multiple new stores will open in Scotland as Aldi says it is far beyond its expectations for the region for the upcoming year.
January 03 , 2020

Europe: January expected to see good Hass avocado sales

Supplies from multiple origins including Spain, Colombia and possible Mexico are then set to increase and push down prices moving into February.
January 03 , 2020

Mexican vertical farming company uses shipping container farms

A pioneer in the country, the Mexican vertical farming project has a model that can be placed anywhere, from "parking lots to roofs".
January 03 , 2020

Star fruit could be the next big thing for Florida

A team of researchers says that testing planting methods with cover crops is essential to allowing farmers to diversify their fruit with star fruit.
January 03 , 2020