Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Grapes in Review

After three years of reduced output, US table grape production will climb by 24,000 tons to 850,000 tons in the 2022–2023 growing season.

December 23 , 2022

Walmart CEO says inflation will remain stubborn

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says the retail giant is managing for inflation and a slowdown in consumer demand that extends into 2023.

December 21 , 2022

U.S. apple production down 7% year-on-year

Gala apples scored the highest production with 19.5 million bushels, followed by Red Delicious at 13.9 million. The Fuji variety also yielded high volumes, with 11.4 bushels.

December 16 , 2022

USDA forecasts 51% drop in Florida orange production

Harvests for next month are projected to close at 20 million boxes, down 8 million from the October forecast. 

December 13 , 2022

Research identifies water stress response genes in plants

According to the study, some positive effects regarding fruit quality can be associated with mild water stress.

December 08 , 2022

High input costs and rising interest rates top concerns among U.S. farmers

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October.

December 06 , 2022

Production costs and weather decrease West Mexico veg supplies

Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November.

December 02 , 2022

Exchange rates key concern for California citrus

While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise is counter seasonal for many other agricultural products.

November 30 , 2022

Port congestion returning to pre-Covid normal in Southern California

The overall count declined through the spring as the Southern California backlog eased. Then queues began to build off East and Gulf Coast ports as shippers directed more cargo away from the West Coast.

November 25 , 2022