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NC Sweetpotato Commission honors Craig Yencho with Distinguished Service Award

At their Annual Meeting held in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the NC Sweetpotato Commission elected a new slate of officers and recognized Craig Yencho with the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. Through his extensive work in agricultural research, Yencho has contributed invaluable knowledge to sweetpotato growers across the state. Whether it’s through developing new cultivation techniques, improving pest management […]
January 21 , 2026

BRS Carina: The newly launched nectarine to expand Brazil's stone fruit supply in late November

Its main characteristic is its harvest window, which begins in the last week of November, expanding the national supply of stone fruit.
December 24 , 2025

New labor certificate to boost Mexican avocado export competitiveness

The Aztec country’s government and avocado industry have renewed their commitment to strengthening labor conditions in the sector.
December 23 , 2025

Baru nut and frozen fruits: Brazil opens new markets in Japan and the Eurasian Economic Union

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock said the deals "expand opportunities for processed products with greater added value, in a market where demand for processed fruits has been growing."
December 23 , 2025

Ducks, drones, and biopesticides: How Asian farmers are using biological control methods to battle climate change

Blending indigenous agricultural approaches with today's innovations, FAO is bringing proven country-specific research into farmers’ fields to tackle the climate crisis.
December 22 , 2025

Mill and Amazon team up to reduce in-store food waste at Whole Foods Market

Starting in 2027, fruit and vegetable scraps generated in back-of-house operations will be turned into a nutrient-rich chicken feed ingredient intended for the retailer's private-label egg suppliers. 
December 22 , 2025

Climate change forces Chile's cherry industry to rethink how it grows its star crop

Insufficient cold hours have abated the crop's productive potential. An AI model and the development of weather-resistant varieties could be the key to protect the country's #1 fruit export.
December 22 , 2025

The Mean Sixteen: Report urges action on ag biosecurity

Farm Journal Foundation flags citrus greening, codling moth, and lettuce virus among the top United States threats.
December 19 , 2025

Buying fresh just got easier: Taylor Farms launches one-tap shopping on TikTok with Instacart

The company is leveraging the new advertising solution, enabled by the social media platform's collaboration with the e-grocer. The initiative aims to redefine how consumers discover and shop for fresh, healthy foods. 
December 19 , 2025

Maxtend: Controlled-atmosphere tech innovation secures fresh fruit quality on South America's export routes

Maxtend has become a key controlled-atmosphere solution for exporters in South America and around the world
December 18 , 2025