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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



