Pistachio predicament: How Iranian farmers are fighting water scarcity and aflatoxin

Heat, drought, and contamination can undo a season’s work, making technical knowledge and training as critical as water itself.

March 09 , 2026

After the freeze: Citrus recovery takes patience, drainage, and timing

Experts urge growers to "chill out" and wait for warmer, stable conditions before resuming irrigation or fertilization.

February 11 , 2026

Case Study: Netherlands export data and the use of the degree of certainty tool

Unlike data from major exporters such as Peru, export data from the Netherlands are usually published with a delay of 2-3 months.

October 01 , 2024

The importance of properly pruning avocado orchards

Pruning an avocado tree improves the amount of sunlight leaves receive and, therefore, its productive performance, in addition to preventing the orchards from becoming clogged.

September 18 , 2024

Tips to manage eastern lubber grasshoppers, a threat to citrus and vegetables

These insects can be found from March-April to about October-November in North Florida and the state’s Gulf Coast, and they can be economically important throughout Florida.

April 10 , 2024