First reports emerge of damage to Florida citrus industry from hurricane

One major citrus producer believes the greater impact of the storm will be on production in the current season and possibly next one, rather than on long-term production.

October 03 , 2022

California Governor condemned by WGA as he signs controversial farmworker election law

Under pressure from President Joe Biden, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed a bill that reduces the secrecy of farmworker union ballets in California. The bill is AB 2183.

September 30 , 2022

Processed avocados bring advantages to consumers

While fresh avocados are terrific and healthy, ¡Yo Quiero! has extended the product line with high quality processed products.

September 29 , 2022

Texas officials call for immediate national help on ag labor

Leaders of Texas’ produce industry encouraged the U.S. Senate to step up before November to reverse decades of inaction to improve the nation’s agricultural workforce.

September 28 , 2022

California vineyards endure varied response to September weather

California vineyards experienced a variety of rainfall amounts in early September, leaving growers with radically differing views of table grape damage

September 27 , 2022

Energy crisis affects European vegetable farms

Vegetable producers in northern and western Europe are contemplating halting their activities because of the financial hit from the region's energy crisis, Reuters reports.

September 26 , 2022

Costa Rica and Colombia continue to boost pineapple exports to the U.S

Costa Rica and Colombia seek to consolidate pineapple consumption in the U.S. market and well as growing exports to new markets.

September 23 , 2022

Promotable Latin American blueberry volumes en route to U.S.

Mexican blueberries are on the road to Philadelphia. Peruvian blueberries are already landing in the Philadelphia seaport. So begins the 2022-23 Latin American blueberry season.

September 22 , 2022

Logistics crisis causes table grape season to be one of the most difficult for Mexican industry

An industry association explained that there was a drop in the quality of black and red grapes and a decrease in prices of up to 30% year-on-year.