Florida successfully controls deadly pest

Initially, peppers were hit especially hard, with leaves curling and growth altered due to the infection. 

February 07 , 2024

Walmart COO on AI's impact on retail

Anshu Bhardwaj, senior vice president and chief operating officer, of Walmart discusses the changing nature of retail in a world powered by artificial intelligence.

January 29 , 2024

Great quality projected for Florida strawberry season

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association remains highly optimistic despite less-than-ideal cold weather stalling bloom cycle in some Tampa Bay crops

January 19 , 2024

Driscoll's expands its presence in Mexico

The nursery has two irrigation containers, a drip irrigation system, and substrate, which promote water savings, improve plant quality and automate irrigation.

January 16 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH Ushers in a New Age in Natural Non-GMO Fruit Breeding

December 21 , 2023

Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

Q&A: Growing avocados in containers becoming more popular in Mexico

This plantation form consists of growing avocados in a small area, pushing for sustainability and making it more economical and environmentally friendly. 

November 24 , 2023

Zespri announces $2M annual fund for sustainable innovations

The US$2 million annual fund is intended to support future innovation initiatives and global strategic partnerships.

November 24 , 2023

Muscadine grapes get superfood makeover

UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.

September 29 , 2023

Suterra pest control suits global direction

Suterra products help growers reduce their carbon footprint because they are passive dispensers or aerosol emitters that are typically applied only once per season.

September 29 , 2023