Oppy inaugurates high-tech vertical farm in Vancouver

The facility is located in Pitt Meadows, where both companies expect to grow crops at 350 times the yield of conventional field-grown green.

March 02 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Vastly different prospects await Northern and Southern Florida blueberries this season

Over the past 20 years, the state’s blueberry industry has grown quickly, with over 5,200 acres of land dedicated to growing the berries.

March 02 , 2023

118th Congress holds critical first Ag Committee meeting

Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, (R-PA), positioned the meeting with his opening statement titled "Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.” 

March 02 , 2023

Zimbabwe ramps up Hass avocado production

Based on its location, the country has export prospects to other countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. 

March 01 , 2023

NZ kiwifruit producers can't seem to catch a break from rough weather

Kiwifruit producers in New Zealand are revealing pretty pessimistic projections for this season after assessing damages from cyclone Gabrielle which recently hit the North Island of the country. 

March 01 , 2023

Westfalia supporting smallholder farmers in poor regions

The company seeks to lift communities out of poverty while allowing the firm to meet the burgeoning consumer demand for avocados and other fruits.

March 01 , 2023

IFPA’s Chief Food Safety Officer stepping down

The association will immediately begin a search for Dr. Jennifer McEntire's successor, as she is set to step down on May 5, 2023. 

March 01 , 2023

Mexican vegetable deal flourishing

Mexico’s vegetable business has been flourishing since the fall. All indications are for strength in the business until at least June.

March 01 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board announces move to new online nomination and voting process as search begins to fill ten seats

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) kicks off 2023 nominations today with an announcement of open seats and news of moving its process online.

March 01 , 2023

First import of Colombian sugar mango ready to debut in the U.S.

Preparations for entry to the U.S. market have been underway for several years, but finally, U.S. consumers will get their first taste of the pocket-sized mango.

February 28 , 2023