Consumer Price Index: Veggie prices are down, tomatoes and citrus (and inflation) are up

August 12 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California table grape acreage declines, imports surge

California’s table grape sector is undergoing notable shifts as acreage declines and import volumes hit new highs, according to the USDA’s July 2025 Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook.

August 05 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian mango supply crunch likely to push up prices this fall

According to the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers (Promango), production this season is expected to hit 450,000 to 500,000 metric tons, down sharply from last year’s 600,000-ton harvest.

July 17 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Sweet, blue, and worth $9B

July is National Blueberry Month, and this year, the celebration comes with serious numbers behind it.

July 15 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Honeycrisp apple prices soar as supply gaps tighten market

The current spike is a textbook case of market tightening: low harvest, limited imports, and sticky consumer demand meeting the realities of constrained shelf space and retailer economics.

July 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Bright future ahead for Poland’s blueberry industry

Despite frost in May affecting some farms, the 2024 harvest still matched 2023 levels at around 62,000 tons.

June 26 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: South African citrus market faces uncertainty over tariffs and AGOA renewal

Approximately 5% of South African citrus exports are exported to the United States, valued at approximately $97.9 million in MY 2023-24. 

June 19 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico’s mango industry eyes new horizons amid U.S. tariff turbulence and climate challenges

Mexican producers are being compelled to adapt to changing conditions and diversify their export destinations in response to recent developments, such as U.S. tariff threats and climate-related challenges.

June 10 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong start for 2025-26 California table grape season with Coachella harvest underway

Growers in the region expect harvesting to continue through mid-July before operations shift north to the San Joaquin Valley, where early expectations also look strong.

June 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California set for one of its largest avocado crops in a decade

The Hass variety will comprise approximately 95% of California's crop, which amounts to approximately 355 million pounds. The remaining 5% will comprise Lamb, Gem, and other varieties.

April 24 , 2025