USDA publishes strengthening organic enforcement final rule

The update seeks to protect organic integrity and bolster farmer and consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal by supporting strong organic control systems.

January 25 , 2023

California strawberry industry rain damages approach US$200M

The California Strawberry Commission said that while most family farmers are currently cleaning up minor storm damage, some farms have experienced catastrophic conditions.

January 23 , 2023

AI powered solution could help assess weather damage

With this innovation, scientists hope to minimize interruption to the U.S. produce supply chain due to unexpected weather and climatic events.

January 20 , 2023

Peru to reduce citrus crops and opt for more profitable cultivars

A substantial drop in citrus prices in the international and national markets, in addition to the rise in production costs, have led agro exporters to "rethink" the business.

January 19 , 2023

Salinas replanting will be delayed for many weeks

Recent rains in the California growing regions have impacted harvest and replanting for Salinas growers.

January 18 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's 2023 Avocado campaign may be in jeopardy

Peru will be one of the countries hardest hit by rising temperatures with a predicted average temperature increase in the dry season of between 1.0°C to 4.0°C by 2050, which severely increases the risk of water scarcity and water quality deterioration. 

January 13 , 2023

U.S.: South American mango import season to close with larger volumes

Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, three of the main mango exporters to the U.S. market, are seeing very positive balances during this winter season.

January 10 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Avocados in Review

While retail avocado prices were high during the first half of the year, consumer demand continued in July. This occurred even at a time when consumer dollars were being stretched thanks to inflation.

January 10 , 2023

When it rains in California, it pours

California’s prayers for rain have been answered. And then some.

January 06 , 2023

2022 U.S. avocado prices reach dollar sales peak

Prices peaked at around $72 per pack during the final weeks of June. With higher prices, annual overall dollar sales for the commodity rose 7% to over $2,399 million.

January 05 , 2023