Agronometrics in Charts: California Avocado Commission anticipating a 7% dip in avocado harvest

June 20 , 2023

U.S. government creating new and better markets for ag producers

Investments worth $320 million are being made to strengthen food supply chains and create more opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs in 19 states.

June 19 , 2023

California strawberries recover from slow start

After a late start, California strawberries strongly moved into the market and are thriving with good volume and “very good to excellent” quality fruit.

June 19 , 2023

Sonoran grapes hit fast crescendo

Sonoran grapes are now roaring into the marketplace, after a slow start which caused historically high prices.

June 19 , 2023

Congress boosts citrus breeding efforts

This additional funding comes after Congress provided $1 million during the current fiscal year to establish the citrus breeding program at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) field station in Parlier, CA.

June 19 , 2023

Fruit Attraction 2023 adds exhibition space and renewed pavilions

Spain’s international fair Fruit Attraction is preparing its 15th edition with a renewed exhibition space and an additional pavilion, as the event continues to expand to accommodate its more than 90,000 visitors.

June 19 , 2023

Tentative labor agreement reached between union and employers in U.S. West Coast ports

After 13 months of talks, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and employers at U.S. West Coast ports reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.

June 16 , 2023

AgroFresh adds three apple portfolio products

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., based in Philadelphia, on June 15 announced three new additions to its Apple Complete portfolio.

June 16 , 2023

Fresh Farms to expand melon offer

The firm has announced plans to extend its melon program and “collaborating with U.S. partners” to broaden offerings.

June 16 , 2023

UC Riverside releasing new avocado variety

According UCR, the ‘BL516’ variety, with its slender upright growth habit, offers avocado growers a next-generation tree better adapted to the increasingly popular high-density plantings.

June 16 , 2023