University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The grand majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees.

September 09 , 2025

Mexico bans 35 pesticides in landmark regulatory shift

The initiative is part of a broader national strategy and aligns with international frameworks from the FAO, the WHO, and the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions.

September 08 , 2025

Science is one step closer to prickle-free blackberries

The genetic marker technology developed is affordable, publicly available, and no regulatory hurdles should arise for companies of any size interested in implementing it.

September 05 , 2025

Hope in the soil: New banana cultivars show TR4 resistance

The trial is marking a significant step toward potential mitigation of the global spread of the fungus, which causes substantial crop losses and export restrictions.

September 04 , 2025

High-density apple orchards deliver higher returns despite greater upfront costs, study finds

A new Michigan State study finds high-density orchards deliver greater long-term returns and lower emissions, despite higher upfront costs.

August 28 , 2025

Researchers want to make acerola cherries Florida’s new fruit sensation

Researchers at the University of Florida are deciphering what is preventing Florida growers from producing acerolas, and where can the fruit thrive.

August 27 , 2025

Mexican avocado industry bets on sustainability, pledging the fruit will be “deforestation-free” by 2026

Ana Ambrosi, Director of the Avocado Institute of Mexico, explained to FreshFruitPortal.com that the industry works with a robust traceability system that actively monitors the entire supply chain—from orchard to export. 

August 27 , 2025

More pollination hours and better hive health—the science behind Beeflow technology

Matias Viel, CEO of Beeflow, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about how the company's technology was designed to enhance two major bee characteristics impacting pollination: their resistance to cold and attention span.

August 25 , 2025

Family-owned farms account for overwhelming majority of U.S. total, says USDA

According to the USDA report, 95 percent of America's 1.9 million farms are family-owned. The document also revealed that family farm producers are more likely to be women age 65 or older.

August 20 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports surge backed by new varieties

The South American powerhouse's blueberry season is off to a strong start, but falling prices and rising competition highlight the need for innovation and market expansion.

August 19 , 2025