U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

Chile adds new port for fruit shipments to U.S. west coast

Chile marks the first fruit shipment from the port of Talcahuano (San Vicente Port) en route to Los Angeles, California. another option for the country’s fruit production to reach northern markets.

February 16 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico picks up momentum on blueberry production

Growth trends in volume for Mexican blueberries are likely to persist as the country continues to make new plantations.

February 15 , 2022

How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly

The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.

February 14 , 2022

U.S. trucker shortage worsens

“There’s no question that the vaccine mandates between the United States and Canada right now are creating difficulty,” said Jon Eisen of American Trucking Associations.

February 14 , 2022

U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports

Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

February 14 , 2022

Tips for harvesting olive trees

Harvesting olive trees begins in late August through November depending upon the region, variety, and desired ripeness.

February 11 , 2022

Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report

Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.

February 10 , 2022

Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Autonomous table grape robot among World Ag Expo's new products

The Burro is a self-driven, four-wheeled ATV that has been tested on local table grapes — one of the most labor-intensive crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

February 07 , 2022