Florida orange total down 32 percent for 2022-23

Production of all Florida orange varieties is estimated to drop 32% this season, according to USDA estimates released Oct. 12. The total estimate amounts to 28.0 million boxes.

October 14 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for Chilean cherries in the 2022-23 season?

Chilean cherry producers expect the upcoming season to be highly productive due to favorable climatic conditions during winter, with more rainfall in comparison to the previous season.

October 13 , 2022

California citrus industry set to see rise in Navel orange and mandarin production

“The high quality of this crop is the silver lining of a very costly growing season,” says CCM President Casey Creamer.

October 13 , 2022

Western water on the precipice

Low water supplies in the Western United States have reached a desperate situation. As replenishing rain will not fall, civic and business leaders are stepping up to ease the situation as much as possible.

October 13 , 2022

Prices spike with low Central Valley lettuce supplies

Hot weather in California’s Central Valley activated the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), hindering lettuce production and causing FOB prices to dramatically increase.

October 12 , 2022

Ecuadorian blueberries enter the international market

Ecuadorian blueberries will now be available in the international market, following a shipment of five tons exported by sea. 

October 11 , 2022

Oppy to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year

Grower-marketer Oppy expects to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year as it enters its third season providing the Brazilian-produced supplies.

October 07 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts high production volumes for strawberries

California Giant Berry Farms recently shared a strawberry crop update forecasting a  big increase in production. Peak volumes are expected for both organic and conventionally grown fruit.

October 06 , 2022

Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022