Drought-weakened bee colonies threaten West Coast crops

A shortage of bees needed to pollinate fruits and flowers in putting West Coast cash crops like almonds, plums and apples at risk, according to more than a dozen interviews with farmers, bee experts, economists and farm industry groups.

August 19 , 2021

Hortifrut announces changes in senior executive positions in LatAm and Asia

Berry multinational Hortifrut has announced changes in its ranks of senior executives, with the aim of continuing its development while maintaining its position as a world leader in the agri-food industry.

August 19 , 2021

Number of container ships anchored off Southern California close to 2021 record

Thirty-seven container ships were waiting near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in recent days, according to the Maritime Exchange of California, the highest number since February, when 40 were anchored.

August 19 , 2021

EPA to ban use of chlorpyrifos after years of legal wrangling

The new rule will take effect in six months and follows an order in April that directed the EPA to halt the agricultural use of the chemical unless it could demonstrate its safety.

August 18 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte Produce takes steps toward 2030 sustainability goals

The company is taking a "bold" step in expanding its sustainability efforts beyond just its operations as a way to do its part in reducing the effects of climate change. 

August 18 , 2021

Chile: Relief as growers prepare for unexpected rains amid severe drought

The industry doesn't see this rain as a threat to grape production nor a solution to the extreme drought the country is facing, but is hopeful that it will add snow in the mountains.

August 18 , 2021

USDA requires Mexican figs to be irradiated

The move is to prevent the introduction of black fig fly (BFF) into the U.S., following pest detections in the Latin American country.

August 18 , 2021

More Australian citrus production areas authorized for export to U.S.

Previously, imports of fresh citrus fruit are allowed into the U.S. from the Riverina region of New South Wales District, the Riverland region of South Australia, and the Sunraysia region in Northwest Victoria District.

August 18 , 2021

IFG celebrates 20 years advancing the industry through fruit breeding

The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years, and IFG is celebrating the pioneering advancements we have brought to the world of fruit breeding. 

August 18 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. summer lemon prices the highest in years

Lemon prices have remained high throughout 2021, even outpacing prices of the last three years, with prices for organic fruit performing particularly strong this summer.

August 17 , 2021