USDA announces ag producer lending rates for Aug. 2023

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.   

August 02 , 2023

Mexican berry sector leads agri-food exports

The total value of Mexican berry exports has increased fivefold during the past decade.

August 02 , 2023

Lunchables teams with Fresh del Monte for new product

The companies indicate that the new product will deliver a convenient solution to power kids throughout the day, while getting them accustomed to eating fruits, through a familiar product.

August 02 , 2023

International Blueberry Organization announces webinar for the launch of the 2023 Global State of the Blueberry Industry report

This live virtual event is set to take place on Aug. 15, at 2:00 pm, GMT.

August 02 , 2023

Warm winter threatens New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand has seen some of the highest temperatures in the last 110 years during this winter, putting at risk the country's largest horticultural export crop: kiwifruit. 

August 02 , 2023

University of Florida to build ag research AI hub

The 34,000 square-foot facility will include housing for 32 graduate students and offices, meeting and research space equipped to design and build robotic technologies for agriculture.

August 01 , 2023

Mexican supplies drive up weekly mango forecast

The greatest availability of imports to the U.S. from Mexico is from February through September. 

August 01 , 2023

Peruvian avocado growth projections drop to “virtually 0%”

Fruit size and overall quality was impacted by this year’s higher temperatures.

August 01 , 2023

Clock House Farm berries win at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show

All three of Driscoll’s varieties, Reyna, Zara, and Victoria are already award-winning varieties after they received the highest possible three-star rating and rating them as ‘exceptional products' at the Super Taste Awards earlier this year.

August 01 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Strawberry prices climb by 37% in week 29

August 01 , 2023