Agronometrics in Charts: Analysis of U.S. avocado market following Mexico's suspension

Colin Fain of Agronometrics predicts that avocado prices may spike even more abruptly than in 2018 when Mexican growers went on strike for three weeks.

February 16 , 2022

Bagging apples for insect and disease control

Here is a guide to a non-pesticide alternative for protecting fruit by encasing apples in bags that provide protective barriers against insects and fungal pathogens.

February 16 , 2022

South African table grape exports remain lower than last season despite higher intake

The country has packed over 7 million more cartons year-on-year, but has shipped 4.9 million cartons fewer to international markets.

February 16 , 2022

Mexican limes soaring from price fixing - report

Aggressive price fixing led by criminal groups is allegedly behind soaring prices of Mexican limes, and already affecting their availability on the menus of restaurants in the United States.

February 15 , 2022

Angular leaf spot of strawberries

Angular leaf spot is a severe bacterial disease that can adversely affect strawberries wherever they are grown, potentially causing yield losses of up to 75%.

February 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico picks up momentum on blueberry production

Growth trends in volume for Mexican blueberries are likely to persist as the country continues to make new plantations.

February 15 , 2022

USDA says avocado ban will be in place "for as long as necessary"

As Mexican authorities push to remove the U.S.'s avocado import suspension, an unnamed source in the Latin American country has told Fresh Fruit Portal why he believes the official received a threatening call last week.

February 14 , 2022

APHIS publishes PRA for systems approach for Chilean table grape imports

If approved, it would mean that Chilean table grape exporters would no longer be required to use methyl bromide fumigation on fruit sent to the U.S.

February 14 , 2022

USDA appoints members to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

February 14 , 2022

How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly

The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.

February 14 , 2022