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China's Omicron outbreak is bad news for the global supply chain - report

An omicron outbreak in China is sending jitters through supply chains as manufacturers and shippers brace for disruption inside the world’s-biggest trading nation if it can’t contain the fast-spreading variant.
January 13 , 2022

How to make an at-home rotating compost bin

Some compost bins can be expensive, but you can learn how to build one yourself, for less money and in only a couple hours.
January 13 , 2022

Avocados From Mexico launches digital experience for the Big Game

Avocados From Mexico has launched a multifaceted campaign designed to engage consumers and make avocados shippable at every touchpoint during the biggest avocado occasion of the year.
January 12 , 2022

The importance of soil pH in blueberry fields

Blueberries are distinct among fruit crops in their soil and fertility requirements, needing acidic soil. Check out how to keep your soil and plants healthy.
January 07 , 2022

California table grape growers continue path to mechanization and automation

Through the California Table Grape Commission, growers are working to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of vineyard operations.
January 06 , 2022

Avocado production: Water footprint and socio-economic implications

It is evident that increasing demand and production of avocados is already causing water stress conditions in some countries, and has the potential to affect many others.
January 06 , 2022

Maersk acquires LF Logistics for billions

The acquisition of LF Logistics will transform Maersk into a global integrator of container logistics, providing digital end-to-end logistics solutions to customers worldwide, Soren Skou, CEO of Maersk said in a statement.
January 06 , 2022

New technology in strawberry production

These technologies can improve strawberry production by reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off-farm tasks.
January 04 , 2022

Map shows almost all of California out of ‘exceptional drought’ after storms

The heavy storms during late December contributed to a record snowfall for the month, with the Central Sierra snow lab observing 193.7 inches of snow.
January 03 , 2022

California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law

The group has asked California to force retailers to strip these bags of the ubiquitous "chasing arrows" logo and the words "recycle" and "recyclable," Reuters has learned.
January 03 , 2022