Supply chain disruption cost California farms $2.1 billion in stalled exports

Already staggered by the drought, California’s farmers are losing overseas sales as the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a devastating shortage in shipping containers.

December 24 , 2021

Triumph in New York

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.

December 24 , 2021

California's water supplies "in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells"

A closer look at California’s water resources shows the challenge ahead and how climate change is putting the state’s water supply and agriculture at risk.

December 24 , 2021

California set for rain and snow over holiday period

Forecasters warned that holiday travel, especially through high passes, would be affected by multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow and gusty winds.

December 23 , 2021

Calavo swings to a loss in Q4 over rising costs and avocado crop challenges

The California-based company reported a net loss of of $13 million, compared to net income of $6.2 million for the same period last year.

December 21 , 2021

Mexican associations begin working to strengthen avocado production, exports

APEAM's partnership with the USDA ensures that all avocado growers and packers in Mexico comply with stringent agricultural practices and the highest quality and food safety standards.

December 20 , 2021

California mandarin crop now estimated at almost half previous season's level

The CCM's Marketing Committee also estimates that the total Navel orange crop for the 2021-22 season will be down significantly from the previous season’s final or sold production.

December 17 , 2021

What's wrong with my plant? Strawberry plants and fruit

Focusing on the fruit and the plant, strawberries aren't normally hard to keep healthy but when plagues and diseases take over it becomes a different story.

December 16 , 2021

How to beat labour shortages for your strawberry crop

For strawberry farmers and many others in the horticulture industry, finding farm labour for harvest time is a real struggle.

December 16 , 2021

Wish Farms adds fifth berry to line-up

December 15 , 2021