Invasive pest found at Port of Wilmington

The discovery was made in late May by authorities, who then notified the importer and proceeded to fumigate the entire cargo, which came originally from Honduras.

June 09 , 2023

New senior staff appointments at the USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced six individuals to hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

June 09 , 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market prepares expansion

The Arizona based-company is readying sites in Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Orlando in Florida and also in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

June 09 , 2023

USDA details “lucrative” U.S. ag opportunities in Chile

Its stable macroeconomic environment, solid political institutions, and high consumer purchasing power make Chile a lucrative market for U.S. producers.

June 09 , 2023

Sun World acquires Kankun mango variety

Kankun is currently in limited production in Mexico, with trees available under license from Sun World beginning in 2024.

June 08 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest cherries set to make a comeback this season

Current climatic conditions are highly conducive to optimal cell division for size and sugar development within the region.

June 08 , 2023

AI transforming vertical farming

Artificial Intelligence is expected to make an appearance in the more tech-oriented sector of agriculture: vertical farming.

June 08 , 2023

California grants support farmworker homeownership

Grants will support five programs statewide to build or purchase homes for lower-income farmworkers and advance programs that help them become or remain homeowners through mortgage assistance.

June 08 , 2023

Canada: Produce purchases increase despite higher prices

Data shows that local produce has the highest level of positive purchase intent, at 83%, followed by  packaged produce at 65%. 

June 08 , 2023

IBO Summit 2023: 20 countries on board as event approaches

This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. 

June 07 , 2023