Pandol Bros. announces leadership transition

Cheri Diebel will be retiring at the end of 2023 after working for Pandol Bros. since 1981 in varying capacities, most recently as the President/CEO, since January 2012.

August 29 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington apples making a comeback this season

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has projected the state’s apple yield for the current year to surpass 134 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 28.8%.

August 29 , 2023

Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Atlantic coasts of Florida and Georgia. Storm surge, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and some tornadoes are concerns.

August 29 , 2023

South African avocados coming to China

The latest trade venture is expected to boost fruit cultivation in South Africa, as well as creating new jobs. The avocado sector currently employs over 15,000 people in the country.

August 28 , 2023

Florida on alert for predatory yellow-legged hornet

The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larvae.

August 28 , 2023

Hilary ruins 20% of remaining Cal grape crop

Weather reports indicated that the storm’s record-shattering rains wreaked havoc in parts of Southern California, producing catastrophic flash floods and torrential debris flows in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 28 , 2023

The Fresh Market expanding under Chilean management

The grocery chain is opening a new store in Indiana, pushing its location count to 160 across 22 states.

August 28 , 2023

California avocado growers’ stormy season winds down

This season, avocado growers welcomed more rain than expected, which is beneficial to tree health. However, they had to brave tough market conditions and below-normal temperatures during the early and peak season.

August 28 , 2023

Lack of rain and extreme heat affecting Gaza grape production

This year Gaza produced around 4,000 tons of grapes, 60% less than in 2022, mainly due to extreme heat and lack of rain, Reuters reports. 

August 25 , 2023

USDA announces $12M agtech investment

The project will support 76 small businesses conducting high-quality research that addresses critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture.

August 25 , 2023