Seven key soil functions

Recognition that soil is not a limitless resource and that its appreciation and protection can improve the impact of these functions.

February 03 , 2022

Canadian truck drivers block border crossing and protest at capital over vaccine rule

What started as a convoy of truckers protesting Covid-19 mandates has snowballed into a blockade in the Canadian capital and the obstruction of a US-Canadian border crossing.

February 03 , 2022

Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs

The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.

February 03 , 2022

Chilean avocado irrigation projects yield impressive water efficiency

The impressive results of recent studies have profound implications for the ongoing sustainable cultivation of avocados in Chile and other water-stressed regions.

February 03 , 2022

LGS Specialty Sales announces "strong" transition into Moroccan W. Murcotts season

LGS has been supplying Mandarins from Morocco to the U.S. for over 15 years between the months of January and April, and from the Southern Hemisphere in the summer until fall.

February 02 , 2022

FDA updates Dole packaged salad Listeria outbreak investigation

The CDC investigated this outbreak in 2019 and 2020 but was unable to gather enough data to identify the source in the past. CDC reopened the investigation in November 2021 after reports of new illnesses.

February 02 , 2022

Calavo names new Chairman

Calavo Growers has named its recent Interim CEO, Steven Hollister, as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. 

February 02 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: ‘Avocados from Mexico’ back in the game

Owing to guacamole's role as a Super Bowl staple, avocado demand grows up to 40% every February. A whopping 140,000 tonnes of Mexican avocados are expected to be shipped to the United States in the lead-up to the 56th Super Bowl.

February 01 , 2022

USDA announces partnership to ease port congestion

The USDA is partnering with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make it easier for agricultural companies to fill empty shipping containers with commodities.

February 01 , 2022

Chile doubles cherry volumes sent to the U.S.

Point of sale material, digital ads and social media posts showcase new, original photography, and consumers are encouraged to “Cherrish Every Moment” with Chilean cherries.

February 01 , 2022