Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

High input costs and rising interest rates top concerns among U.S. farmers

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October.

December 06 , 2022

Production costs and weather decrease West Mexico veg supplies

Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November.

December 02 , 2022

Exchange rates key concern for California citrus

While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise is counter seasonal for many other agricultural products.

November 30 , 2022

Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.

November 25 , 2022

Blueberry availability expanding globally - Rabobank

Per capita availability in the U.S. is likely to surpass 1.5kg per person per year, while in the EU-27 and China is expected to show a cumulative growth of about 100% and 200%, respectively, by 2027.

November 15 , 2022

Fruitist & Paradise unites partner strengths

Independent berry grower-packer-exporters in Mexico and Peru have entered a joint venture partnership to create a new berry marketing company.

November 14 , 2022

Chile: More than half of table grape exports in 2022-23 will be of new varieties

The milestone follows significant efforts in the Latin American country to plant new grape varieties and become more competitive on the world stage.

November 07 , 2022

Florida orange total down 32 percent for 2022-23

Production of all Florida orange varieties is estimated to drop 32% this season, according to USDA estimates released Oct. 12. The total estimate amounts to 28.0 million boxes.

October 14 , 2022

Western water on the precipice

Low water supplies in the Western United States have reached a desperate situation. As replenishing rain will not fall, civic and business leaders are stepping up to ease the situation as much as possible.

October 13 , 2022