California table grape stocks up 18% on last two years

The USDA's Grape Cold Storage Summary, which is released every two weeks from around the middle of the local season through to the end, said there were 10.9 million boxes in storage as of Sept. 30.

October 10 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

Hapag-Lloyd acquires LatAm shipping terminal business in $1B deal

The shipping company acquired 100% of the shares held by SAAM Ports S.A and SAAM Logistics S.A. With the  $1 billion purchase, Hapag-Lloyd now owns the entire terminal business and associated logistics services.

October 06 , 2022

Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022

Mexican avocados help grow U.S. economy, study says

A new study by Texas A&M University has confirmed that Hass avocado imports from Mexico contribute directly to the U.S. economy by generating millions in output, taxes and labor income.

October 04 , 2022

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