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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
Eight apple varieties you should be baking with this holiday season
The world of apples is so much more complex than the few varieties generally found in grocery stores: apples are the third most commonly grown fruit in the world, after bananas and grapes, grown commercially in 35 states in the U.S.
December 03 , 2021
Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.
December 02 , 2021
Chile expects major increase in avocado production
Demand for avocados is strong from both the domestic market and the export market, which has pushed prices upwards in the past two marketing years.
December 01 , 2021
Mexico: Blueberry production grows for fifth year in a row
Mexican blueberry exports totaled $399 million in 2020 and 96 percent of the exported volume went to the U.S. market.
December 01 , 2021
Avocado-producing Mexican state looks for access to U.S.
The Mexican government is currently negotiating with the U.S. to allow avocado exports in from the state, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
November 30 , 2021
