Chilly temperatures on both coasts impact corn production
Supplies of corn are snug nationwide. On the East coast, production is underway in Florida though colder temperatures have impacted corn crops there. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, production is

Valentine's Day, one of the strongest campaigns for ornamentation
On the occasion of the celebration of Valentine's Day on the 14th of February, one of the most important campaigns of the year for cut flowers, the Andalusian Coordination of Agricultural

Fairtrade results in better pay, says study
Fairtrade flowers workers in East Africa experience higher wages, better working conditions, and greater engagement in workers’ rights issues and gender equity than their non-Fairtrade certified

Strawberries increase in popularity each year - Valentine’s Day approaching
As Valentine’s Day approaches, strawberries increase in popularity each year. In the U.S., most of the strawberries, an estimated 80-90%, come from California annually, followed by Florida with

Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo pepper wins the FLIA
This year's Innovation Award winner is a pepper from Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands marketed under the brand name Tatayoyo. The pepper has a distinctive and strong flavour that originates from wild

February frosts in Moldova could cause the loss of 30-40% of apricot tree buds
The atmospheric temperature in the north of Moldova dropped to – 5-6°C during the day and to – 9-11°C at night this week. It was a few degrees warmer in the south. However, there is a risk

"We need to convince the market that not only Wonderful is a good pomegranate"
Due to heavy rain in December during the third flowering of pomegranates, fruit set was lower than normal and the pomegranate crop will be smaller this season, says the vice-chair of South

February frosts in Moldova can cause the loss of 30-40% of apricot tree buds. Will there be a harvest?
The atmospheric temperature in the north of Moldova dropped to – 5-6°C during the day and to – 9-11°C at night this week. It was a few degrees warmer in the south. However,

Price Report on Oranges in Rotterdam - 10-FEB-2023
---ORANGES: 15 kg cartons Variety | Size | Price (EUR) EG Navel | 48s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 56s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 64s | 10.60-14.31 EG Navel | 72s | 10.07-12.45 EG Navel | 80s |

Exportable supply of fruits and vegetables from Guatemala has many opportunities at the Fruit Logistica 2023
European consumers have an increasing interest in new flavors and especially in the variety of fruits and vegetables now produced in Latin America. Guatemala, with a delegation from the Agexport

FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2023: Rijk Zwaan holt Gold mit Tatayoyo
After two days of voting during FRUIT LOGISTICA, the votes are counted and the winner is clear: this year, the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) goes to Tatayoyo from Rijk Zwaan. With 26% of

Estimate of agricultural losses from Hurricane Ian is $1.03 billion
University of Florida economists have refined the estimate of agricultural losses due to Hurricane Ian: $1.03 billion. This is an estimate of the total value of seasonal crops, livestock, nursery

"Red-flesh navel oranges are popular in export markets"
Cara cara navel oranges, also known as red flesh oranges, have been an emerging variety in the domestic citrus market over recent years. "The peel and flesh are red, attractive in appearance,

Kerala Agriculture department to sell 100 products through online platforms by March 31
The Kerala Agriculture department aims to sell 100 agriculture products through e-commerce platforms (such as Amazon and Flipkart) by March 31. According to State Agriculture Minister P. Prasad,