Strong consumption maintains a dynamic table grape season in California

The latest report from the USDA shared by the California Table Grape Commission shows that YTD shipments have been higher than the last three-year average, reaching 12,714,617 boxes up to the week of August 2. 

August 08 , 2024

Florida agriculture association anticipates minimal damage from tropical storm

August 07 , 2024

Molecular technique seeks rapid detection of citrus black spot

"The main objective of this protocol is to provide the citrus industry with an effective and reliable tool for the rapid diagnosis of this devastating disease," said Ceferino Flores, researcher at INTA Yuto.

August 07 , 2024

Spanish Agriculture Association forecasts a decrease in lemons

The Association called on commercial operators, exporting companies, cooperatives, and processing industries for proper management of the upcoming lemon campaign.

August 07 , 2024

Avocado prices soar in the U.S. market, Europe sees volume uptick

Mexico again led shipments to the U.S., closely followed by Peru and California.

August 07 , 2024

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

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

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