Washington State AG lawsuit delays Kroger- Albertsons merger

January 17 , 2024

Georgia ag commissioner pushes for a pause on proposed H-2A visa program wage increases

The commissioner claims that "this arbitrary rate increase will have a devastating impact on Georgia’s farm families and will ultimately lead to increased food costs for Georgia consumers."

January 17 , 2024

Ecuador: Fruit industry faces civil unrest but works to maintain exports

Given the current situation in the country, we spoke with some actors in the agro-export industry to learn their opinions, the actions they are taking, and whether the sector has been affected by the acts of violence.

January 17 , 2024

Red Sea attacks push container rates further up

Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, and ONE are transiting via the Cape of Good Hope with one further carrier, CMA CGM, suspending some sailings.

January 17 , 2024

Early South African pome fruit crop brings positive projections

With the 2024 harvest underway and a week to ten days earlier than anticipated, all indications point to promising apple export volumes and a slightly below-average pear export crop.

January 17 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 - Year in Review

The somewhat atypical inflation figures are anticipated to prompt a decline in interest rates in 2024, facilitating a sought-after "soft landing" for the U.S. economy.

January 16 , 2024

Systems Approach for Chile: "Table grape industry's sustainability is at stake"

According to Kurt Neuling, manager of the Transforma Fruticultura Sustentable Program (Perfruts), the situation "is serious and impacts sustainability, the rural world, and communities."

January 16 , 2024

Driscoll's expands its presence in Mexico

The nursery has two irrigation containers, a drip irrigation system, and substrate, which promote water savings, improve plant quality and automate irrigation.

January 16 , 2024

Bankrupt Prima Wawona to liquidate assets

The firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Oct. 13, in a bid to facilitate the sale of the company.

January 16 , 2024

Argentine cherry shipments regaining steam

With barely a month left for the Chinese New Year celebration, Argentine cherry shipments are underway, as the fruit has become a frequent gift among Chinese people during the festivity.

January 15 , 2024