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A guide to growing spinach in the garden

This fantastic guide by Dan Drost, a Vegetable Specialist at Utah State University - Yard and Garden Extension, provides all your need to start growing spinach at home.
May 09 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte CEO: Some 1000 containers did not ship due to logistics issues

These lost shipments mainly occurred in the first few months of the year and affected business to European, Asian, and the Middle Eastern markets.
May 09 , 2022

Cities should aim to grow 30% of produce locally - report 

The goal is part of a report published by the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change in order to decrease dependence on outside sources for urban populations.
May 09 , 2022

A 7 step guide to conducting a carbon footprint analysis for your indoor farm

Those in the indoor farming industry know that energy is an area that needs improvement in order for the industry to be truly “sustainable”.
May 06 , 2022

Agritechnica Asia and Horti Asia set to receive agri-community 

The third edition of the in-person trade fair will attract 300 international brands from 26 countries and include a smart farming pavilion with live drone demos
May 06 , 2022

Maersk warns of slowdown on the horizon

Despite record profits, the shipping giant expects a global downturn could be coming later this year.
May 06 , 2022

Kroger extends Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program

Finalist suppliers in the program will be given the opportunity to show off their products and interact with category managers, leaders and entrepreneurs at various stages throughout the selection process.
May 06 , 2022

Mexico shifts trade railway from Texas to New Mexico after inspections

The move comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott began enforcing “enhanced” safety inspections of commercial trucks crossing the border last month.
May 06 , 2022

5 de Mayo avocado price peak: Will prices level off in 2022?

Demand and supply side issues have more than doubled the price of avocados since 2021 ahead of 5 de Mayo, one of the consumption peaks in the United States. Can we expect prices to level or fall later on this year?
May 05 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington’s frigid winter likely to lead to a smaller cherry crop 

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas details the dynamics affecting the Washington State cherry crop.
May 05 , 2022