Fall Creek to present new high-chill blueberry variety at Fruit Logistica 2026

SEKOYA Nova ‘FC15-173’ has demonstrated great fruit size distribution and postharvest performance, with storability exceeding 60 days while maintaining fruit quality.

January 23 , 2026

USDA's next-gen apple robot targets 80 percent picking rate

The technology has been licensed to a startup targeting commercial delivery in the next few years.

January 23 , 2026

Camera traps in Costa Rica reveal a wealth of fauna in banana industry-protected forests

The government initiative will allow filming the rich biodiversity inhabiting the nearly 3,000 acres of land conserved by a subsidiary of the country’s National Banana Corporation in Talamanca.

January 22 , 2026

NC Sweetpotato Commission honors Craig Yencho with Distinguished Service Award

January 21 , 2026

Zespri’s 5-year outlook targets 10 percent kiwifruit volume growth by 2030

Growing profits brought by the company’s SunGold variety are expected to support the further development and market expansion of the newly added RubyRed category.

January 21 , 2026

Farming and agriculture finance bear fruit: US ag tops $62B as global market grows

Access to capital is seeding the next generation of farming. The shift toward sustainable and precision agriculture is pushing producers to seek long-term financing solutions.

January 20 , 2026

No news is good news: Florida and Georgia growers successfully weathered winter cold snap and report no crop damage

As southeastern states were hit by snow and cold temperatures during the weekend, citrus and strawberry crops held tight thanks to freeze protection and well-adapted plants.

January 20 , 2026

Komet’s new low-pressure sprinkler delivers up to 12 percent improved yields

From the edge of the field to real-time data, the Austrian irrigation specialist is sharpening its focus on precision at the field’s edge.

January 16 , 2026

Researchers advance Argentinian blueberry genetics to develop local weather-adapted cultivars and boost competitiveness

The work seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s blueberry industry by obtaining cultivars that combine early production, fruit quality, and good post-harvest life.