The importance of soil pH in blueberry fields

Blueberries are distinct among fruit crops in their soil and fertility requirements, needing acidic soil. Check out how to keep your soil and plants healthy.

January 07 , 2022

California table grape growers continue path to mechanization and automation

Through the California Table Grape Commission, growers are working to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of vineyard operations.

January 06 , 2022

Supply chain issues may have peaked - NY Federal Reserve

The NY Fed unveiled a new index on Tuesday, which combines different metrics of data from across the supply chain to establish a clearer picture of the situation.

January 06 , 2022

Honeybear Brands announces cherry import program

The company’s dual-hemisphere cherry program now provides fruit available during winter, direct from Chile, and summer months, domestically from Washington and California. 

January 06 , 2022

Avocado production: Water footprint and socio-economic implications

It is evident that increasing demand and production of avocados is already causing water stress conditions in some countries, and has the potential to affect many others.

January 06 , 2022

Maersk acquires LF Logistics for billions

The acquisition of LF Logistics will transform Maersk into a global integrator of container logistics, providing digital end-to-end logistics solutions to customers worldwide, Soren Skou, CEO of Maersk said in a statement.

January 06 , 2022

S2G Ventures reveals 10 trends shaping the future of food & AgTech in 2022

In response to changing consumer preferences, climate change and shifts in the capital market landscape, the company predicts that we are entering a global food transition, much like the global energy transition.

January 05 , 2022

Start to book these key fruit industry events coming in 2022

The South American Blueberry Convention, Agricultural Water Summit and Global Cherry Summit will all be held in the first half of the year.

January 05 , 2022

U.S. blocking tomato shipments from Mexican farms accused of abusing workers

The administration is blocking all tomato shipments from the agribusinesses based in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí, under a “withhold release order” handed down in late October by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

January 05 , 2022

Freeze damage on citrus trees: Preparation and recovery

Because it is very difficult to assess the damage right after freezing, it is recommended to wait until the spring when the flush is fully expanded and mature.

January 05 , 2022