California is funding projects to conserve agricultural land and fight climate change

Since the first round of awards in 2015, the SALC Program has awarded $373 million to projects in 36 counties, permanently conserving more than 194,000 acres of agricultural land.

May 03 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to U.S. could nearly double by 2028

United States could reach 4 billion pounds per year in the next five years, and of those 4 billion pounds, Peru could easily supply 500 million, as long as the quality and dry matter are excellent, according to the CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC).

May 02 , 2023

Macfrut 2023 to focus on produce industry’s biggest issues

The 40th version of the convention has already hit record numbers, with a 25% increase in exhibition space and 50% more foreign exhibitors.

May 02 , 2023

A tricky ’23 spring-summer grape outlook

“There are going to be a ton of promotional opportunities with all kinds of varieties or organic and conventional, with the candy line and specialties, as well as regular red, green, and black grapes,” said Carlos Bon, vice president of sales for Divine Flavor, Inc.

May 02 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: A late but promising start expected for California cherries

Among major commercially-grown fruits, cherries are known to be the last trees to bloom and the first to harvest each year. 

May 02 , 2023

Leadership transition planned for California Table Grape Commission

Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association will become President & CEO of the California Table Grape Commission in the spring of 2025. 

May 02 , 2023

Pandol Bros. mourns passing of Matt Steve Pandol, Jr.

Working both separately and in conjunction with his family, Matt worked with the Pandol Family organization and served on the board of directors of Pandol Bros., Inc., in Delano, CA.

April 28 , 2023

California lawmakers seeking disaster relief package for farmers

The agricultural sector in California suffered estimated damages totaling more than $500 million from nine atmospheric rivers between Dec. 27, 2022, and Jan. 16, 2023.

April 28 , 2023

University of Florida to host Ag Entrepreneurship Series

The award-winning Ag Entrepreneurship series first launched in 2018 and has since expanded to include three workshops. 

April 28 , 2023

NZ: Apple volumes down at Port of Napier

Total apple exports from New Zealand in March 2023 reached $99 million, up $4.4 million from March 2022.

April 28 , 2023