Agronometrics in Charts: Florida could produce smallest citrus crop since Great Depression

Growers are claiming that they’ve lost at least half their crop to wind damage. In some of the harder hit areas, it could be even worse, with reports of as much as 80% of fruit getting blown off trees on some farms.

October 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for Chilean cherries in the 2022-23 season?

Chilean cherry producers expect the upcoming season to be highly productive due to favorable climatic conditions during winter, with more rainfall in comparison to the previous season.

October 13 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Inflation and its effects on prices and consumer trends

“Inflation has been accelerating since early fall 2021, drought conditions are severe, consumer confidence is low and grocery patterns are switching very rapidly," says Joe Watson, VP, Retail, Foodservice & Wholesale for IFPA.

October 11 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Grape Exports from Chile expected to fall in 2022-23 season

Grape exports from Chile are expected to fall in the 2022-23 season due to challenging weather conditions and logistics issues.

October 06 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry sector waltzing to newer heights

Peru is deemed as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries in the world, and according to projections, the country’s preeminence in the international blueberry market is projected to continue, with blueberries now ranking as its second most important agricultural export after table grapes.

October 04 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. berry sellers are testing blackberry commercial production in Canada

U.S. berry sellers are looking to Canada as severe drought continues to wreak havoc on crops in California. tests are being conducted in order to determine whether commercial production of blackberries and raspberries is viable in the province.

September 28 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberry Crop Continues to Thrive in Mexico

Mexico is the third supplier of strawberries in the international market, but could face tighter supplies for the season due to heavy rains.

September 27 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grape industry reaping benefits of varietal diversification

A swift changeover in table grape varieties planted in Peru has been driving demand and has enabled the diversification of markets.

September 23 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Devastated Pacific Northwest cherry season pushes prices to historic levels

This year, a cold and wet spring stunted the development of many cherries, leading to what is, ostensibly, the smallest crop of Northwest sweet cherries in nearly 14 years. 

September 22 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican organic blueberries gaining popularity slowly but steadily

Volumes of Mexican blueberry this season, in week 36 stood at approximately 140,000 tons, showing a 24 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous season.

September 15 , 2022