Shipping companies' profits hit $150B last year, with rates to stay high well into 2022

Ocean shipping rates are expected to stay elevated well into 2022, setting up another year of booming profits for global cargo carriers — and leaving smaller companies and their customers paying more for just about everything.

January 19 , 2022

Texas distribution center construction completed for Mexico's GAB Operations

The new 45,590-sf facility will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and serve as a hub for the company’s U.S. and Canadian customers.

January 19 , 2022

Blueberry trading active for Mexico and Peru amid limited Chilean volumes - USDA

A weekly USDA report provides information on the blueberry market conditions for both Mexican and Peruvian fruit, with Chilean supplies lower than normal.

January 19 , 2022

Agroberries receives investment from U.S. company to accelerate global expansion plans

The investment will accelerate the roll-out of proprietary varietals further strengthening Agroberries' year-round offering across berry categories.

January 19 , 2022

What to consider when planning an agricultural drainage system

If you’re planning to install a drainage system and intend to connect to a public ditch or tile system, visit your county ditch inspector to ensure you can do so.

January 19 , 2022

Port backlog at record high in Southern California

According to a report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, as of Friday there were a record number of ships reported to be awaiting berthing spots for unloading at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.

January 18 , 2022

ASGLOBALFRESH projects increases in Moroccan citrus exports

ASGLOBALFRESH focuses its efforts on the delivery of quality fresh fruits throughout the year, which is why their motto is "break with seasonality".

January 18 , 2022

Chile: Asoex 'deeply concerned' about country's port situation

Chile's Association of Fruit Exporters (Asoex) says that it is "deeply concerned" about the country's port situation, which it says may have a serious impact on the mobilization of both import and export cargo.

January 18 , 2022

When and how to prune olive trees

When you trim olive trees to allow sun to enter into the center, it improves the fruiting, so check out how to prune olive trees and the best time to do it.

January 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Logistical constraints continue to afflict Chilean blueberry exports

Despite the logistical predicaments faced by Chilean blueberries this season, things are looking up as the incoming volumes continue to soar.

January 18 , 2022