How to grow limequat, the ideal combination between lime and kumquat

The limequat is a small, easy to care for tree, with characteristics very similar to citrus, but due to its dimensions, it can be grown perfectly in a pot and works well for the inside of the home.

December 15 , 2021

U.S. harbor truckers say West Coast port congestion is worsening - report

Gauging whether the logjams at the U.S.’s busiest gateway for trade are improving or not depends who you ask, Bloomberg reports.

December 15 , 2021

The environmental impact of food packaging

Modern food packaging provides a way to make food safe, reliable, shelf-stable and clean, however, some food packaging is designed to be single-use and is not recycled.

December 14 , 2021

U.S. apple holdings down on last year

According to a recent survey, the total number of apples in storage on Dec. 1, 2021, was 144.4 million bushels, 1.6 percent less than last December’s total of 146.8 million bushels.

December 13 , 2021

California citrus growers welcome rain and anticipated cold weather

Following Thursday's rain, temperatures are expected to drop to freezing and below, the California Citrus Mutual said.

December 10 , 2021

California ports delay imposing unprecedented fees on carriers, citing progress in container backlog

The nation’s busiest port complex will delay imposing unprecedented fees on shipping carriers, citing recent progress in addressing the backlog of cargo ships.

December 09 , 2021

A guide to pruning raspberries

To obtain maximum yields, raspberries must be pruned properly to increase berry size and control diseases. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants.

December 09 , 2021

U.S. table grape storage numbers significantly lower on last year

The number of California table grapes in storage on the West Coast continues to be significantly lower compared to this time last year, according to the latest USDA report.

December 08 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Hass avocados see firm prices in U.S. market

The North American market seems to be absorbing Mexican avocado volumes in a fitting way with volumes increasing, as can be seen in the graph below, without prices collapsing.

December 07 , 2021

Food prices climb closer to record

December 03 , 2021