Costa Rica completes ePhyto trial period with U.S.

Costa Rica has successfully completed its electronic phytosanitary certificate trial process with the U.S., allowing the digital system to be used for agricultural trade as of July.

July 27 , 2021

Opinion: Grower property rights victory almost a half-century in the making

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor provides opinion on the first Supreme Court case in this century to deal with labor law involving agricultural workers. 

July 27 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Opportunities for Mexican berry exports

This week in Agronometrics in Charts, we will talk about the opportunities for Mexican berry exports, which Colin Fain, CEO of Agronometrics, will present during the Aneberries Seminar to be held virtually on July 29 and 30, 2021.

July 27 , 2021

New Zealand avocado surplus driving down prices

Over 506,000 trays were harvested for New Zealand in July 2021 compared to 312,000 trays year on year, driving prices down and affecting growers' returns.

July 27 , 2021

Ecuador: Decline in banana exports, challenges in production

Richard Salazar, Executive Director of Acorbanec spoke about challenges relating to climatic factors as well as phytosanitary issues all add to the decrease.

July 26 , 2021

South African citrus export forecast cut

CGA CEO Justin Chadwick has extended his thanks to multiple entities along the supply chain for helping the industry to get back to normal quickly following the violent unrest.

July 26 , 2021

University of Chicago scientists boost crop yields through RNA manipulation

Manipulating RNA can allow plants to yield more crops and increase drought tolerance, the researchers said, according to UChicago News.

July 26 , 2021

EU avocado market seeing steady volumes this summer

The avocado volumes from sourcing countries will remain stable, and the size curve will slowly flatten, Konst said.

July 26 , 2021

Global Cherry Summit and Agricultural Water Summit postponed until 2022

Both events have been postponed due to the extension of Chile’s State of Emergency and the ongoing restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new dates will be announced shortly.

July 26 , 2021

Analysis: Old Southern Hemisphere table grape varieties get left behind while new ones dominate

Southern Hemisphere table grape varieties have expanded over the last ten years and are expected to continue to grow in popularity, leaving the older varieties behind.

July 23 , 2021