The Chilean fruit industry is evaluating the situation in the fields after last week’s rain. Revised estimates for cherries, grapes and blueberries will be shared as soon as they are available.

ZAG Technical Services, an award-winning strategic IT consulting firm and a leading IT security provider in agribusiness, is sharing strategies for IT planning and budgeting to help companies strengthen protections, improve bottom lines and maintain the food supply chain.

Breeders are constantly focused on the long-term. It’s easy to imagine that a flowering plant has already gone through a long journey before it reaches the store. However, before a plant is good enough to make it that far, it must first be a strong, beautiful and interesting enough variety. Finding such a variety takes years! It’s not surprising that people think daily about what the trends will be in 10 years. What will pique the interest of the future generation? Which plant can truly grow with the times?

Three reasons for celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday are family, food and grateful blessings. It was modeled after the Pilgrims who shared the harvest feast in 1621.

Mission Produce is a go-to source for fresh, organically grown avocados.

“We have mastered the art of growing, packing and ripening certified organic avocados to meet the needs of our customers all year long,” said Megan Berenbach, director of sales for the Oxnard, CA-based company. “Demand for organic avocados continues to grow, so Mission continues to invest additional resources into organic programs, pursuing innovative ways to support and develop the category.”

Stuart Woolf, president and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, will serve as chair of the Western Growers board of directors for a two-year term. Woolf was first elected to the Western Growers board in 2015.

"Western Growers is set up to meet the needs of the fresh produce industry in the Western U.S. by focusing on issues like immigration, labor and water rights," Woolf said. "We need a good, strong, trusted voice. As chair, I know that Western Growers will continue to be that voice for issues that impact all of agriculture."