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Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico picks up momentum on blueberry production
Growth trends in volume for Mexican blueberries are likely to persist as the country continues to make new plantations.
February 15 , 2022
How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly
The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.
February 14 , 2022
U.S. trucker shortage worsens
“There’s no question that the vaccine mandates between the United States and Canada right now are creating difficulty,” said Jon Eisen of American Trucking Associations.
February 14 , 2022
U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports
Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.
February 14 , 2022
Tips for harvesting olive trees
Harvesting olive trees begins in late August through November depending upon the region, variety, and desired ripeness.
February 11 , 2022
Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report
Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.
February 10 , 2022
Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches
A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.
February 08 , 2022
Autonomous table grape robot among World Ag Expo's new products
The Burro is a self-driven, four-wheeled ATV that has been tested on local table grapes — one of the most labor-intensive crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley.
February 07 , 2022
Onion-linked salmonella outbreak is over, with more than 1,000 sickened
No one died, but of 778 people with information available there were 260 so sick they had to be admitted to hospitals.
February 03 , 2022
Seven key soil functions
Recognition that soil is not a limitless resource and that its appreciation and protection can improve the impact of these functions.
February 03 , 2022
