U.S. apple holdings down on last year

According to a recent survey, the total number of apples in storage on Dec. 1, 2021, was 144.4 million bushels, 1.6 percent less than last December’s total of 146.8 million bushels.

December 13 , 2021

California citrus growers welcome rain and anticipated cold weather

Following Thursday's rain, temperatures are expected to drop to freezing and below, the California Citrus Mutual said.

December 10 , 2021

California ports delay imposing unprecedented fees on carriers, citing progress in container backlog

The nation’s busiest port complex will delay imposing unprecedented fees on shipping carriers, citing recent progress in addressing the backlog of cargo ships.

December 09 , 2021

A guide to pruning raspberries

To obtain maximum yields, raspberries must be pruned properly to increase berry size and control diseases. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants.

December 09 , 2021

U.S. table grape storage numbers significantly lower on last year

The number of California table grapes in storage on the West Coast continues to be significantly lower compared to this time last year, according to the latest USDA report.

December 08 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Hass avocados see firm prices in U.S. market

The North American market seems to be absorbing Mexican avocado volumes in a fitting way with volumes increasing, as can be seen in the graph below, without prices collapsing.

December 07 , 2021

Food prices climb closer to record

December 03 , 2021

Eight apple varieties you should be baking with this holiday season

The world of apples is so much more complex than the few varieties generally found in grocery stores: apples are the third most commonly grown fruit in the world, after bananas and grapes, grown commercially in 35 states in the U.S.

December 03 , 2021

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

December 02 , 2021

Chile expects major increase in avocado production

Demand for avocados is strong from both the domestic market and the export market, which has pushed prices upwards in the past two marketing years.

December 01 , 2021