Red River Valley spuds: “very nice crop”

Red River Valley fresh potato growers expect “a very nice crop” this fall, according to Ted Kreis, administrator of the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative, based in E. Grand Forks, MN.

September 20 , 2023

Politics and storms don't mix

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for federal help for Florida to recover from “extensive agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia."

September 19 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: USApple offers a promising outlook for the 2023-24 season

Forecasts indicate an expected production of 250 million bushels of apples, representing a measured uptick of 1.5% when compared to the production figures of the previous season.

September 14 , 2023

Kapi Kapi publishes sustainability case study in partnership with IFPA

As pat of its sustainability efforts, the company claims in 2022 it reached the goal to recycle every ounce of plastic it used, with the capacity to process 3.5 tons of plastic per year.

September 14 , 2023

India reduces tariffs on U.S. blueberries and cranberries

India has agreed to reduce tariffs on some U.S. ag products including fresh, frozen, and dried blueberries and cranberries, a move that expands economic opportunities to this critical market.

September 13 , 2023

Costa Rica accounts for 84% of U.S. pineapple imports

The United States is the main market for Costa Rican pineapples, the quality of the fruit has led to an increase in per-capita consumption in U.S. households.

September 13 , 2023

CMI Orchards welcomes new Sales Account Manager Ellie Tucker

September 12 , 2023

Michigan apple harvest going strong

Michigan’s official 2023 apple crop estimate is 32 million bushels, close to the record 32.38 million bushels recorded in 2022. The average annual crop size is approximately 24 million bushels.

September 12 , 2023

Australian orange sector warns about price surges

Increasing production costs and unsustainable short-term contracts are putting pressure on the country's orange growers.

September 12 , 2023

VOG aiming to consolidate its position in Asian markets

The Italy-based company says that in recent years they have achieved “outstanding” results in Asia, which is now an important export destination with excellent growth prospects for apples.

September 11 , 2023