The California Strawberry Commission reports acreage in Oxnard was down slightly this season, but higher-yielding varieties have resulted in record levels of production.
Tokyo's Olympics are the hardest ticket to find — particularly in Japan. There were 23 million tickets requested in the latest lottery, But 1 million available.
Eight countries have stayed in the bidding contest to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, with Belgium and Bolivia dropping out. FIFA says all candidates will be inspected.
After trending lower through the first four months the year, May pork exports to Japan increased 5% from a year ago, while export value, up 3%, was the highest in 18 months.
Two trade moves are being celebrated in the beef industry. Steel and aluminum tariffs were lifted for Mexico and Canada, and Japan lifted age requirements for U.S. beef.
Tiger Woods is adding to his international travels at the end of this year. He will compete in Japan for the first time in 13 years at the new Zozo Championship.
The Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics will play the first two games of the season that actually count in the Tokyo Dome in Japan starting tomorrow morning (tonight?)