Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to higher food and fuel prices for U.S.

With the produce industry already being challenged by high fuel prices driving up transportation costs, further increases could prove to be even more complicated for the sector.  

February 28 , 2022

10 ways to prevent and get rid snail and slug infestation

Snails and slugs usually look for dark, cool, and humid places to shelter, they come out to feed at night and prefer new and tender shoots, although they also attack the roots.

February 28 , 2022

U.S. East Coast port congestion grows as more shippers divert from West Coast

There where were 31 ships anchored off the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 22 while another 13 were waiting off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, as West Coast congestion continued to improve.

February 25 , 2022

Israeli farmer weighs in with world’s heaviest strawberry 

Chahi Ariel, an Israli farmer, logged a Guinness World Record with the heaviest strawberry ever recorded, weighing in at 289 grams.

February 25 , 2022

Basic manual for mushroom farming

Mushroom farming requires darkness so we will place the crates (they can be stacked on top of each other) in the cellar or basement .

February 25 , 2022

Top Chinese team takes part in Pinduoduo greenhouse competition to develop practical agritech applications

February 24 , 2022

Avocado row leads to a tempered acceleration of California harvest 

Avocado prices remain high and growers see an opportunity, but its still early to judge how the suspension of Mexican avocados for a little more than a week will affect the market in the midterm.

February 24 , 2022

Del Monte posts double-digit operating income growth in 2021

"We implemented inflation-justified price increases toward the end of the year, made investments targeted at automation, and focused relentlessly on productivity," said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO.

February 24 , 2022

Inspired by Canadian truck protests, 'People's Convoy' heads to Washington

More than two dozen 18-wheeler trucks, along with some 50 pickups and recreational vehicles, left Adelanto, California, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Los Angeles.

February 24 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Revving up for the 87th Florida Strawberry Festival

In recent years, the industry has battled many challenges, however, Florida’s tepid winters enable the state to be an optimal breeding ground for strawberries. 

February 24 , 2022