Agronometrics in Charts: Asparagus prices in the U.S. market fall due amid heavy Mexican supply

Asparagus prices in the U.S. market are set to decrease this upcoming season due to the effect of earlier Mexican supply.

October 20 , 2022

South African citrus exports to U.S. grew by 17% in 2022

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) recently announced the conclusion of a successful 2022 season. The organization reported a 17% increase in exports volume year-on-year.

October 19 , 2022

Tango mandarin variety to be grown for the first time in India

In a joint effort, IG Citrus and Eurosemillas are currently working to cultivate the Tango variety in India. The agricultural project is expected to be carried out on a significant scale, with 100 hectares for growing the mandarin.

October 19 , 2022

Chilean industry welcomes USDA’s grape import rules proposal

Following the announced proposal by the USDA’s APHIS to ease import requirements for Chilean table grapes, authorities and industry leaders from the Latin American country have expressed their support for the proposed change. 

October 19 , 2022

Florida ag losses may total $1.56B

Florida’s citrus, vegetable and melon production suffered the greatest financial losses in Hurricane Ian, according to IFAS.

October 19 , 2022

Rising energy prices to cost European produce industry $6.7B - Freshfel

Freshfel is urging authorities to apply palliative measures to minimize the consequences of the energy crisis for the fresh produce sector. The unprecedented soar in electricity and gas prices is causing businesses to face serious economic hardship and even bankruptcy, it says.

October 18 , 2022

Chilean blueberry industry forecasts 8% drop in volumes for 2022-23 season

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says the small crop has resulted primarily from the the industry's intense focus on providing only the best quality fruit to its export markets.

October 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Florida could produce smallest citrus crop since Great Depression

Growers are claiming that they’ve lost at least half their crop to wind damage. In some of the harder hit areas, it could be even worse, with reports of as much as 80% of fruit getting blown off trees on some farms.

October 18 , 2022

USDA proposes new phytosanitary rules for Chilean table grape imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Oct. 14 published a proposed change in Chilean grape fumigation rules.

October 18 , 2022

Global port congestion easing but still above average

Disruption remains elevated, with capacity at port on the east coast of North America more than double the pre-Covid average.

October 17 , 2022