It has been unseasonably cold in Mexico, slowing down the growth of many produce commodities. “In the past two weeks, growers have reported morning time temperatures between 38°F and 43°F to us,” says Frank Camera with Delta Fresh Produce. While the low temperatures didn’t kill the plants, they slowed…
The THRIVE Academy V Cohort recently concluded a week in Alberta, where they had the opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders, present their solutions, and learn about the province’s agriculture and technology sectors. The week began with presentations from TELUS Global Ventures and FCC Capital…
Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1,21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has been…
“Another round of time wasted on cleaning during crop rotation. Can’t this be faster and better?” This is a common sentiment among growers during crop changes… and yes, it can! By using the USAF™ cavitating ultrasonic transmitters to keep irrigation water clean, the process becomes much more efficient.…
Hortyfruta, the Andalusian Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch organization, continues its exhaustive analysis of the market situation of greenhouse products. Last week, the organization warned that the situation was very worrying, especially for long Dutch-type cucumbers. To date, the situation for this…
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins as the future head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for his upcoming term. Rollins is currently at the helm of the America First Policy Institute and has a rich background in policy development and management within the Trump…
Thanksgiving ads broke this week, as evidenced by the large increase in ad totals. Cranberries in 12 oz. bags, sweet potatoes by the pound, and celery bunches were the most advertised commodities this week. Other Thanksgiving favorites like Brussels sprouts, potatoes, onions, mushrooms, cooking greens,…
In the West, flooding and debris flows remain a threat in parts of northern California and southwestern Oregon, amid ongoing heavy precipitation. Widespread minor to moderate flooding of creeks and rivers is occurring earlier west and northwest of Santa Rosa, California, including portions of the Russian…
In South Australia, tomato growers Harry Kapiris, Peter Petsios, and Emmanuel Cafcakis have voiced their concerns over the management of a Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) outbreak, which has resulted in considerable financial losses and operational shutdowns. Kapiris, the proprietor of Gawler…
In Rajshahi, including the expansive Barind area, farmers have begun selling green tomatoes, with commercial growers notably engaging in the trade to capitalize on market rates. The hybrid green tomatoes are fetching prices ranging from 18 to 20 USD per mound wholesale, and 1.60 to 1.70 USD per kilogram…
New Food Safety Standards for growers of berries, leafy green vegetables, and melons will come into effect from 12 February 2025, maintaining the state’s reputation as a responsible producer. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand introduced the new food safety and compliance standards in 2022 to the…
SenseNL and Dutch Plantin have renewed their partnership with Tomatoworld. This extension maintains the joint focus on innovation and sustainability in the greenhouse horticulture sector, further strengthening the cooperation. Tomatoworld says that it looks forward to continuing the cooperation with both…