Two invasive fruit fly quarantines lifted in Southern California

The Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine ended nearly nine months after officials first detected populations in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

August 06 , 2024

University of Florida asks ag producers to share adverse impacts of Hurricane Debby

Survey participation should take between 10 and 20 minutes. Answers are confidential.

August 06 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: US fresh mango market recovering after supply shortages

Despite El Niño negatively impacting south american supplies in early 2024, it looks like this popular crop's market is poised for recovery.

August 06 , 2024

APHIS leading the fight against invasive fruit fly species in the US

APHIS and state officials are trying to eradicate five introduced species: the Oriental, Tau, Mexican, Queensland, and Mediterranean fruit flies.

August 06 , 2024

Agrovision raises $100 Million in equity financing to further fuel global distribution and accelerate product innovation

The funding comes after a period of growth as Agrovision, sold under the Fruitist and Big Skye brands, nearly tripled sales in the past three years.

August 06 , 2024

Mandarin bearing acreage increases in California

According to the report, the fruit estimated statewide bearing acreage increased a total of 3,000 acreages between 2021 and 2023.

August 06 , 2024

Analysis of the profitability of avocado varieties in Mexico

For Grupo Enorma Founder Luis Enrique Ortiz, the Hass variety continues to be the star, "but in terms of profitability I think it is going to be left behind because it is not the most productive variety."

August 06 , 2024

Hass avocado market expected to grow exponentially in five years

The increase in revenue is attributed to a growing number of health-conscious consumers and the increase in the middle-class population becoming aware of the value of healthy foods and health benefits. 

August 06 , 2024

Hurricane Debby threatens US East Coast with major flooding

Forecasters are warning of life-threatening storm surges in Florida and major flooding across southeastern states.

August 05 , 2024

Valencia avocado production to rise by 50% this season

With a 30% increase in productive acreage, the Valencian Community already accounts for 15% of the national area.

August 05 , 2024