Farmer sentiment rises on strengthening current financial position

Even as supply chain issues hamper producers' capital investment plans, the Farm Capital Investment Index rose in December, up 10 points to a reading of 49. 

January 05 , 2022

Port of Oakland launches program to expedite ag exports

The goal is to provide relief to agricultural exporters who are facing shortages of export capacity and skyrocketing logistics costs. 

January 04 , 2022

Sumo Citrus kicks off with expanded distribution and new bags

"Once someone tries Sumo Citrus for the first time it's easy to see the reason for such a loyal following," said Ron Steele, Vice President of Sales.

January 04 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices see magnificent growth year-on-year in U.S. market

Overall we can conclude that these four types of berries have seen higher prices, over 50%, than in previous seasons for the same date range.

January 04 , 2022

New technology in strawberry production

These technologies can improve strawberry production by reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off-farm tasks.

January 04 , 2022

Mexico: Researchers warn of drought in early 2022

Over the following months, it is expected that La Niña will develop from moderate to intense, meaning Mexico could have drought conditions from the north to the center of the country again.

January 04 , 2022

Map shows almost all of California out of ‘exceptional drought’ after storms

The heavy storms during late December contributed to a record snowfall for the month, with the Central Sierra snow lab observing 193.7 inches of snow.

January 03 , 2022

California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law

The group has asked California to force retailers to strip these bags of the ubiquitous "chasing arrows" logo and the words "recycle" and "recyclable," Reuters has learned.

January 03 , 2022

Sun World expands footprint in North America

The company has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees.

January 03 , 2022

What you need to know about the avocado lace bug

The avocado lace bug has been regarded as having limited distribution and being of only minor economic importance, however, the number of complaints about its damage to avocado leaves has increased.

January 03 , 2022