Chilean table grape industry pushes for systems approach for exports to U.S. this season

Industry members are working together for system approach protocols to be allowed for shipments of the fruit into the U.S. this season.

August 24 , 2021

U.S. apple crop expected to rise in 2021-22

At the varietal level, Gala is expected to retain the top spot with almost 49.3 million bushels produced, accounting for around 19 percent of the U.S. apple market.

August 23 , 2021

Mexico: Agri-food trade balance hit third-highest level in H1

The figure comes from $22.6 billion of agricultural and agroindustrial exports from January to June and $17.7 billion of imports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico.

August 20 , 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

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

Arizona farmers at risk as U.S. declares first-ever water shortage on Colorado River

Beginning next year, Arizona farmers will be cut off from much of the water they rely on, with smaller reductions mandated for Nevada and Mexico.

August 16 , 2021

USDA to boost food stamps by record amount

But, despite the increase, USDA guidelines will not recommend an increase in a typical family's fruit and vegetable expenditure, with a recommendation for slightly more dollars going on vegetables and fewer on fruit.

August 16 , 2021

"A real challenge for trucking": C.H. Robinson webinar provides transportation market insights

Transport company, C.H. Robinson recently hosted a webinar to discuss supply and demand trends and the impact of global import volumes on North American shipping.

August 13 , 2021

Driscoll's transitions Santa Maria cooling facility to solar

Driscoll’s is in the early stages of pursuing clean and alternative energy sources for its owned and operated coolers across North America, the press release stated.

August 12 , 2021