Ag-tech innovator BioPollen expands liquid pollination system across the Americas

From drones to helicopters, new delivery methods are changing how pollen reaches the orchard. The approach aims to give growers more control over pollination when nature does not cooperate.

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

USDA-funded studies put prunes in the osteoporosis spotlight

New trials are examining whether small daily servings can help women preserve bone density during the years when loss accelerates most.

December 19 , 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

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

Klasmann-Deilmann presents proven solutions for climate-smart horticulture 

December 17 , 2025

ProForest Certification confirms 90% of Mexican avocados for US market are deforestation-free

To date, 37 packing houses in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco have gained the ProForest avocado certification, demonstrating the production chain's commitment to international environmental standards.

December 17 , 2025

Organic dried fruit market to reach $5.78 billion by 2033, driven by consumer demand for clean-label snacks

According to marketing researcher Verified Market Reports, the expansion is driven by surging consumer demand for clean-label, nutrient-dense snacks, rising disposable incomes, and the rise of sustainable food products.

December 17 , 2025