Chile boosts clementine export forecast

Chile has increased its soft citrus export forecast, boosting its clementine estimate from 55,000 metric tons (MT) to 59,000MT, which would mark a 14 percent year-on-year increase.

July 14 , 2021

USDA authorizes emergency measures for farmers amid "extreme" drought

These new crop insurance flexibilities are part of USDA’s broader response to help producers impacted by drought, in the West, Northern Great Plains, Caribbean and other areas. 

July 14 , 2021

South African protests disrupt citrus exports

Trucks carrying citrus have been unable to use the main arterial roads to the Durban port, where more than half of the citrus is exported, with fruit instead accumulating in cold storage on farms.

July 14 , 2021

Oppy partners with Apeel for Eco Farms avocados

Having acquired a 65 percent stake of Eco Farms in spring 2020, Oppy is looking to add more value to its strategic avocado partnership with Apeel's sustainable 'peel' coating.

July 14 , 2021

Hass avocado sales break records during Q1 holidays

The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published retail recap indicated increased sales volume during the key holidays that drove a combined 150 million units, which is up 9 percent.

July 14 , 2021

Heat wave impact on Washington apple crop uncertain

Growers have been protecting their orchards with expansive nets that protect fruit against sunburn, and by spraying water vapor above the trees.

July 13 , 2021

Agronometrics invites you to the 2021 IBO Summit

Colin Fain, CEO of Agronometrics extends his personal invitation to join us and the International Blueberry Organization at the 2021 IBO Summit on August 23, 24 and 25.

July 13 , 2021

Shipping body to Biden: Only normalized demand will solve supply chain delays

Following Biden's executive order calling attention to prices and competition in the container industry, the industry says that the U.S. should look inward.

July 13 , 2021

U.S. citrus forecast reports oranges up, lemons down

The latest and final USDA Florida citrus forecast for the season shows all oranges up slightly over last month's estimate while lemons saw a downward revision.

July 13 , 2021

Video: California farmers forced to abandon crops as more water restrictions loom

Western Growers has released a series of videos showing the devastating impact the drought is having on their operations and has warned that there will be severe consequences if lawmakers do not change course.

July 13 , 2021