Fruit World rolls out final winter citrus shipments

Based in Reedley, the company projects to harvest specialty citrus for another month and citrus staples into late April or early May.

March 22 , 2024

Global water management minds converge in Chile

The importance of the ACADES Congress is to promote education about desalination methods and generate public trust.

March 22 , 2024

Border policy, agriculture trade focus of US-Mexico summit

The conference facilitates conversation between industry leaders and government officials about the latest policy updates and events affecting agriculture and commerce. 

March 22 , 2024

Peruvian mango season ending with 65% volume drop, APEM says

In 2023, Cyclone Yaku brought 52 consecutive days of rain to Peru. In some producing areas, like the San Lorenzo Valley in Piura, the rugged terrain made it almost impossible to drain excess water. This led to quality issues.

March 22 , 2024

Tomato virus, detrimental to yield, found in Ontario wastewater study

The devastating plant pathogen infects tomato and pepper plants with nearly 100% disease incidence.

March 22 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape season in full swing

The United States is anticipated to absorb approximately 57% of Chilean supplies, equivalent to around 35 million boxes.

March 21 , 2024

ACADES Congress: Water storage, La Niña conditions test Chilean agriculture

The event, put on by the Chilean Association of Water Desalination and Reuse (ACADES), explores some of the greatest challenges regarding water security, including climate change, regulatory frameworks, and research and innovation.

March 21 , 2024

Sun Pacific & Moonlight Companies buy Prima Wawona farmland for $91M

The entirety of the land put to sale by Prima Wawona, of which only 1,300 acres remain available, is said to be one of the most productive in the tree fruit industry.

March 21 , 2024

East Coast citrus market survives on imports

East Coast buyers are looking to Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa because costs are much lower. 

March 21 , 2024

APHIS loosens fresh banana and plantain inspections

The update will expand the Risk-Based Sampling at Ports of Entry (RBS POE) program for these imports.

March 20 , 2024