Agronometrics in Charts: Berry imports and organic strawberry production exhibit sustained growth - USDA

The report, titled "The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020," spans 38 pages and offers a deep dive into the transformations witnessed in domestic production, consumption, prices, and trade dynamics for strawberries and blueberries over the past two decades.

September 26 , 2023

Lower Peruvian asparagus volumes for the U.S.

The USDA statistics report that of total imported quantities for 2022, the U.S. imported a decreased volume of 13% year over year.

September 21 , 2023

Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs 

As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California. 

September 20 , 2023

El Niño: Peruvian mango volumes could drop by 80% in 2024

Mango groves suffered a drastic flowering decrease due to high temperatures in Peru’s northern coast.

September 18 , 2023

Chilean Hass avocado volumes remain stable

Chile’s share in the U.S. avocado market has slowed down in the past few years, as Mexico’s geographical proximity and abundant offer gives Chilean fruit little space.

September 15 , 2023

Another record for Mexican avocados in the U.S.

According to Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico (AFM), imports to the United States are expected to rise this year, marking the beginning of a new record, as demand keeps rising in international markets.

September 14 , 2023

Costa Rica accounts for 84% of U.S. pineapple imports

The United States is the main market for Costa Rican pineapples, the quality of the fruit has led to an increase in per-capita consumption in U.S. households.

September 13 , 2023

Michigan apple harvest going strong

Michigan’s official 2023 apple crop estimate is 32 million bushels, close to the record 32.38 million bushels recorded in 2022. The average annual crop size is approximately 24 million bushels.

September 12 , 2023

Peruvian Agrokasa sells to Grupo HAME

Agrokasa, founded in 1995 and today a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, is consistently ranked as one of Peru’s largest produce exporters.

September 11 , 2023

Texas citrus starts in early October

"We currently expect to see a crop peaking on smaller sizes; however, September and October are our rainy months, so there is still an opportunity to increase in size,” says April Flowers, marketing director of Lone Star Citrus Growers.

September 07 , 2023