Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberries continue to be a coveted commodity

According to industry sources, volumes in Central Mexico and Florida are expected to continually increase in the coming weeks and are likely to peak in time for Valentine’s Day.

February 08 , 2022

Agrovision posts record sales with vertical integration, advanced genetics and superior quality

U.S.-headquartered berry business Agrovision is making important and material progress on its strategic path, as it sets the standard for the next generation of innovative superfruit growers.

February 08 , 2022

Ten ways to reduce nitrogen loads from drained cropland in the Midwest

Nitrogen losses from subsurface drained land can cause water quality problems downstream. Reducing these losses, while maintaining agricultural productivity, is possible.

February 07 , 2022

Del Rey Avocado announces leadership transition

The final decision was made in late 2021 and the reins were turned over to the previous leadership's children earlier in January.

February 07 , 2022

Apple inventories down in Europe but up in the U.S.

There is a contrasting picture for both apple and pear stocks in the U.S. and Europe, according to data from the World Apple and Pear Association.

February 07 , 2022

Autonomous table grape robot among World Ag Expo's new products

The Burro is a self-driven, four-wheeled ATV that has been tested on local table grapes — one of the most labor-intensive crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

February 07 , 2022

USDA announces four new National Organic Standards Board members

The USDA has announced the appointment of four new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), who will all serve five-year terms, through January 2027.

February 07 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Indian mangoes soon to be back on the American platter

This week we evaluate the advent of the Indian mango season and studies its implications for the US market, looking at historical price and volume data.

February 04 , 2022

Global container flows struggle to pick up speed, data shows

Delays at U.S. major ports have been particularly severe, but knock-on effects have also been felt around the world.

February 04 , 2022