Agronometrics in Charts: Adverse weather takes a toll on Chilean blueberry production

A recent forecast now anticipates a 7% decrease from the initial October estimate and a 13% reduction from the previous marketing year.

December 12 , 2023

Salmonella outbreak: Deaths rise to 8, cases reported in Canada

Whole Genome Sequencing analysis shows that clinical isolates from the 129 reported ill people in Canada, are genetically related to those infected in the U.S.

December 11 , 2023

Florida grapefruit and tangerine production up

As for oranges, the USDA’s forecast remains unchanged for the October forecast at 20.5 million boxes

December 11 , 2023

Chilean citrus look to new varieties amid shifting weather

With an unusual 2022-23 season that saw overall Chilean citrus exports increase by 46% year-on-year due to unexpected rains and warm temperatures, the country’s growers are looking at new cultivars to manage the changing Latin American weather.

December 11 , 2023

Bloom Fresh executives share 2024 predictions for the table grape industry

While table grapes as a category are moving forward with greatly improved varieties on offer, the sector has not been without challenges.  Severe and erratic weather events around the world have impacted California and Peruvian volumes.  

December 11 , 2023

CropX readying Australia expansion

The ag-tech firm announced its acquisition of Green Brain, a digital irrigation management solutions provider based in Adelaide.

December 08 , 2023

Oxnard Artichokes offering promotable holiday volumes

As it migrates its growing operations in the fall each year, Ocean Mist Farms has four winter growing regions, with their main winter crop operation being Coachella, California. 

December 08 , 2023

Increased demand for Argentine blueberries amid LATAM supply drop

Up to mid-November, the United States represented 38% of total exports, reaching 3,000 tons. At the beginning of the same month, Argentina exported 360 tons of blueberries to the U.S. alone. 

December 08 , 2023

Mission Produce launches second part of Discover campaign

The firm maintains long-standing relationships with growers around the world and uses precision farming to maintain a year-round supply of avocados and mangos.

December 08 , 2023

U.S agencies join forces to tackle food waste

Food is the single most common material found in U.S. landfills.

December 07 , 2023