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Arctic Gala, GM non-browning apple, approved by Canadian officials

A Canadian company’s latest non-browning apple variety, Arctic Gala, has received the approval of health officials to hit Canadian shelves.  The developer and grower of Arctic apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, received the green light from Health Canada last week to release the new variety, Arctic Gala, for food use in the country, joining three other […]
April 15 , 2024

Mexican avocado company ordered to pay reparations in labor case

The violations relate to “employer interference” in union affairs aimed at hindering the free development of the union's activities.
April 15 , 2024

New data shows huge potential for California groundwater basins

The project consists of flying over nearly 95 groundwater basins in California to map out what is found up 1000 feet beneath the surface along 25,000 kilometers of flight lines.
April 15 , 2024

Mexican mangos set sails for Oceania and the Middle East

While 90% of Mexican mango volume is destined for the United States, the president of the Mexican Mango Exporters Association said it is important to increase volumes to markets such as Europe and Asia, including countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
April 15 , 2024

China invests in tropical fruit trade with port improvements

In southern China, the Qinzhou port has become a hub for the Asian tropical fruit trade, connecting the region with distributors in Indonesia, Vietnam and other major producers. As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the country’s enormous global infrastructure strategy, the Chinese government has invested in cold storage and express processing lines specifically […]
April 15 , 2024
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USDA partners with North Carolina to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure Press Release (USDA) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with North Carolina under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and North Carolina are working together to offer over $6.2 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to […]

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Primland expands yellow kiwifruit offer from Southern Hemisphere Primland said that South African kiwifruit volumes are up 40% compared to previous years.

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UF/IFAS multi-state survey to find out more about avocado disease management While extensive research has been conducted, there is still much to learn about how growers make decisions regarding disease management and the economic costs and benefits of various management options.

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USDA announces annual consultation and listening session on tribal barriers Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations on April 22-26, 2024.

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FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $122.8 million in excess insurance funds to Farm Credit System banks.

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CPMA visits Washington in support of Canadian fresh produce sector They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

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What research says about blueberries and health What happens if you consume blueberries every day? We explore some of the benefits based on a 2021 study published in the National Library of Medicine. 

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Brazil's avocado campaign booms in Europe In March, Brazil's avocado export campaign picked up pace with substantial volume destined for Europe, in particular the Netherlands.

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Washington apple farmers consider future in Indian market Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.

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US national citrus forecast hit by Valencia decline The USDA NASS April citrus forecast shows a hit to overall U.S. citrus production, resulting largely from a dip in Florida's Valencia crop.

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  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024

  • Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

    The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story.  The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. 
    March 29 , 2024

  • Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

    During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy. During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.
    March 18 , 2024

  • Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

    APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration. APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.
    March 06 , 2024

  • A very brief look at the 100-year-old problem of the shortage in agricultural labor

    Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry. Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry.
    November 08 , 2023

  • Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

    Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties. Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.
    June 02 , 2023

  • Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

    Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent. Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.
    May 30 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics Shorts: Mexican asparagus prices plunge amid surplus

During week 10, prices plummeted to $10.85 per package, marking a significant 44% decrease compared to the same period in 2023.
April 11 , 2024

California and Florida strawberry acreage reflect market demand

The trade dynamics of fresh strawberries reveal interesting trends. In 2023, approximately one-fifth of the fresh strawberries available in the United States were imported, with Mexico being the primary source.
April 09 , 2024

Angus Soft Fruits talks multi-generational berry farming in Scotland

Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruits, discusses how the firm uses data to advanced and breed new berry varieties in Scotland.
April 04 , 2024

Agronometrics: US raspberry prices doubled in March

According to recent data from the USDA, the volume of raspberries available in the market is notably constrained compared to previous seasons, with an approximate 25% decrease observed for the same period compared to last year's statistics (week 10).
April 02 , 2024
Ag-Innovation View All

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024

Work begins on new ag research facility in Georgia

The facility will house the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit to promote multiple avenues of agriculture-related research.
March 06 , 2024

Citrus greening study unlocks key genetic information and potential for faster varietal testing

Relief could be on the way for citrus growers, thanks to a new development by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
March 01 , 2024
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