Mountain Mushroom Farm shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder

The suspect, who the authorities believe acted alone, used a registered semi-automatic gun to shoot four people at the Mountain Mushroom Farm. 

January 26 , 2023

Chilean Ministry of Agriculture signs collaboration agreement with UC Davis

Signed by the UC Davis Chancellor, Gary S. May, and the Chilean Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, the collaboration will give rise to specific projects to be agreed upon through annex agreements between the two institutions.  

January 26 , 2023

Maersk and MSC to terminate vessel-sharing alliance

This comes as both companies saw a divergence in their respective business strategies during the pandemic.

January 26 , 2023

Peruvian grapes rolling, despite outside distractions

The South American country's grape production is up so much this season, that the export numbers are up despite violent protests.

January 26 , 2023

More insight into Lakeside bankruptcy

The creditor with the single biggest claim against Lakeside is the Bank of Montreal and Farm Credit Canada syndicate, which is owed $166,013,444.00.

January 26 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Surge in Peruvian blueberry exports expected despite political instability

Although the country has been immersed in a political crisis since December 2022, Peru has so far exported 301,389 tons of this product, a 27% increase over the previous season.

January 26 , 2023

Lakeside Produce declares bankruptcy, owing $188 million

The firm filed for bankruptcy on Jan. 17, with the company facing total claims of $187,889,241 in debt.

January 25 , 2023

AgriFORCE Growing Systems to acquire Berry People

The initial agreement, which shall be followed by a definitive purchase agreement, sets forth a purchase price of $28  million.

January 25 , 2023

USDA publishes strengthening organic enforcement final rule

The update seeks to protect organic integrity and bolster farmer and consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal by supporting strong organic control systems.

January 25 , 2023

Texas onions and cilantro enjoy Super Bowl pull

As U.S. shoppers prepare for the Super Bowl, ingredients for preparing the season's favorite dish, guacamole, experience an uptick in sales.

January 25 , 2023