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Spain cuts 2021-22 lemon forecast to levels far below previous season

The Spanish Lemon and Grapefruit Interbranch Organisation (Ailimpo) third forecast of the season pegged total volumes at 990,000 metric tons (MT).
February 10 , 2022

Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report

Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.
February 10 , 2022

Five secrets to guarantee tomato plant success

Once you learn how to plant, water, prune, fertilize, and mulch tomatoes, you're on your way to becoming an expert in the growing process.
February 10 , 2022

Climate vs. Technology in Mexico and its impact on agriculture

Dr. Jorge Flores Velázquez, Agronomist in Protected Agriculture, shared invaluable knowledge about the current and future work that needs to be done regarding technology in the agricultural industry.
February 09 , 2022

Trucker protests threaten border trade between Canada and U.S.

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked.
February 09 , 2022

Limoneira terminates avocado marketing agreement with Calavo

Historically, the Limoneira provided a majority of its avocado production to Calavo. Calavo would then pack, sell, and distribute the avocados under its own brands.
February 09 , 2022

Oppy looks to build red kiwifruit market

In 2020, Oppy supplied over 30% of all kiwifruit available in the North American market according to U.S. Census Bureau Trade Data and Statistics Canada
February 09 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports hit new records in 2021

Fruit imports rose by 16 percent year-on-year to $23 billion, driven in large part by avocados, blueberries and limes.
February 09 , 2022

Giumarra adds California-grown asparagus

The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus.
February 08 , 2022

USDA to invest $1B in climate-friendly agriculture

The USDA will invest $1 billion in pilot projects that promote farming, ranching and forestry practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store climate-warming carbon.
February 08 , 2022