Garland S. Reiter, Jr. appointed to Chief Commercial Officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas

Garland has a deep understanding of the company's roots, having grown up surrounded by the rich agricultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.

February 02 , 2024

Naturipe celebrates peak of blueberry winter season

This FeBLUEary, as the company names this promotion period, berries will primarily come from Naturipe growers in Chile and will be supplemented by blueberries from Mexico and Peru.

February 02 , 2024

Planasa zero cold requirement blueberries hoping to boost Peruvian volumes

The firm's tropical blueberry genetics were designed to thrive even in drought conditions, with improved endurance to stress and radiation.

January 30 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry industry turns to varietal change to secure 2024 season

"Success will depend on the ability of growers to achieve the goal of selecting and managing new varieties effectively," says Rafael Coronado, responsible for blueberry trials in Dole-Piura. 

January 26 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: Berries Paradise

An exclusive look at the Mexican blueberry season with Berries Paradise Chief Commercial Officer Carlos Madariaga.

January 25 , 2024

North Bay’s Jumbo blueberries are now available

Starting at 18mm, and with many topping 22 to 26 mm, this year’s Jumbo crop will be coming from new SEKOYA plantings in Mexico.

January 24 , 2024

Great quality projected for Florida strawberry season

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association remains highly optimistic despite less-than-ideal cold weather stalling bloom cycle in some Tampa Bay crops

January 19 , 2024

University of Florida launches 2 new blueberry cultivars

According to Florida Blueberry Growers, these blueberries were selected for the evergreen production system and have performed very well in on-farm trials in both south-central and central Florida.

January 18 , 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

Veteran blueberry researcher named UF’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair

During Patricio Muñoz’s time as a blueberry breeder at UF/IFAS, the program has brought in over $50 million in royalty revenue to UF.

January 09 , 2024