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How can cranberry production adapt to extreme weather?

Despite Massachusetts growers showing less concern about global warming than the average U.S. citizens, the state’s cranberry farmers are implementing new, sustainable practices to secure yields.
June 28 , 2024

Fresh-cut mango strategies: 'The key focus should be at the orchard'

Fresh-cut mango preservation (FCM) should start in the growth and production process. In the latest webinar by the National Mango Board organization titled "Strategies for fresh cut mango preservation," the speaker emphasized the importance of having a good product before implementing preservation techniques.  The major varieties used for fresh-cut mango preservation are the Kent, Keitt, […]
June 28 , 2024

Port Everglades now ranks in top 20% of global ports

Regionally, including the United States and Canada, Port Everglades claims the No. 3 spot, up two spots from the 2022 report, and remains No. 1 in Florida.
June 28 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.
June 27 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Record US apple harvest and booming exports set stage for a dynamic 2024 season

Washington's yields have soared, with production volumes rebounding by 25% compared to the previous year.
June 27 , 2024
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Ocean Mist Farms unveils new logo Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America – who is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 – announced the launch of its new company logo as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative.  This fresh visual identity marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution and underscores its commitment to […]

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Giumarra announces expanded organic avocado program Over the years, the company has evolved into one of the largest suppliers of both conventional and organic avocados to customers throughout the United States and Canada.

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Registrations for the 2024 Interpoma Congress open The event will take place on the mornings of November 21 and 22, 2024 during the 13th edition of the Interpoma fair at Fiera Bolzano.

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A M King completes expansion for Henry Avocado Corp.’s Charlotte facility  A M King, a national, integrated Design-Build firm, has completed the expansion of Henry Avocado Corp.’s cold storage distribution center in Charlotte. The project allows the company to extend its operations on the East Coast, continuing to provide high-quality custom-ripened avocados to restaurants, food distributors, and grocery stores.  Henry Avocado Corporation, based in Escondido, CA, […]

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Canary Islands plantain production unable to meet market demands Canary Islands plantain producers are unable to meet market demands due to adverse weather conditions. The Association of Plantain Producers of the Canary Island, ASPROCAN, reports that production levels are well below historical averages due to low temperatures in spring and droughts.  The organization says the decrease in output comes as no surprise. Last year, […]

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Study identifies pathogens causing fruit drop A recent study conducted in Italy could help shed some light on the causes of fruit drop, an issue that can cause major economic losses to growers and exporters.

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USDA and Cornell University break ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new state-of-the-art USDA grape research facility on the Cornell AgriTech campus. The over 70,000-square-foot facility will be named the National Grape Improvement Center and will house the ARS Grape Genetics Research […]

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Spain responds to South African call for panel review of EU measures on citrus imports South Africa said it needed to ensure that its rights are safeguarded through WTO dispute settlement procedures but that it is open to continued talks with the EU to secure a mutually agreed solution.

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New Jersey Rutger's new blueberry variety enters its final phase Rutgers University is in the process of developing a new blueberry variety for New Jersey growers. After 10 years of research, the institution is in its final trial stages of developing a sweeter, firmer blueberry variety. Of the thousands of blueberry plants evaluated at Rutgers’ Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and […]

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Low temperatures boost blood orange health benefits A new study shows that storing blood oranges in cool temperatures boosts the fruit's antioxidants and other health benefits.  The fruit, known for its deep red flesh which contains an antioxidant pigment, is rich in useful health compounds that include anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols, hydroxycinnamic acids, and ascorbic acid. All compounds are linked to several health […]

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  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024

  • Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

    The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story.  The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. 
    March 29 , 2024

  • Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

    During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy. During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.
    March 18 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Record US apple harvest and booming exports set stage for a dynamic 2024 season

Washington's yields have soared, with production volumes rebounding by 25% compared to the previous year.
June 27 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: US market faces reduced supply of Peruvian avocados this season

Despite an early start, farms in Olmos, also in the north, faced delays, with many not beginning their harvest until week 18.
June 25 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: An overview of Serbia’s blueberry season

The country's blueberry industry has 23 export markets, including the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Poland, and Great Britain.
June 20 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Promising season ahead for New Jersey blueberry growers

The state had an excellent winter and spring, creating perfect conditions for blueberry growers to harvest a full crop of bigger, better, more flavorful berries.
June 18 , 2024
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Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024

Work begins on new ag research facility in Georgia

The facility will house the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit to promote multiple avenues of agriculture-related research.
March 06 , 2024
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