The one gene behind the millions-of-years-old mechanism ruling avocados’ sex-changing flowers

By analyzing the genome of hundreds of plants, a team of researchers in California was able to find the exact piece of DNA responsible for regulating the species’ fascinating flowering dynamics. 

September 04 , 2026

California almond acreage to fall for first time in 30 years

Tighter margins and a series of weather-related challenges are prompting a reassessment of the sector's long-term production outlook.

September 04 , 2026

Water productivity metrics could reshape EU crop viability, Rabobank says

New conservation proposals could shift irrigation access from a basic input to a tradable asset, favoring crops with higher financial returns.

September 04 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: US-Canada trade war could leave a lasting mark on American farms

Financial pressures are forcing producers to cut back on essential soil nutrients, creating a hidden, long-term risk to crop yields that may take years to reverse.

September 03 , 2026

Japanese fresh fruit market eyes $21B value by 2031

Rising international trade and government-funded modernization grants are reshaping the sector as domestic production faces climate and labor headwinds.

September 03 , 2026

Vietnam's lychee exports plummet by 51 percent

Seedless fruit is even scarcer, with retail prices in Ho Chi Minh City reaching as high as $30 per kilogram.

September 03 , 2026

Citrus greening disease hits its lowest spread rate in the last nine years in Brazil

Nearly half of orange trees in the country have been hit by the disease, which remains one of the main challenges for the sector.

September 03 , 2026

US apple industry rallies for legislative relief as labor costs reach critical levels

As growers face stiffer competition and shifting trends, the sector is doubling down on retail engagement to maintain year-round relevance.

September 03 , 2026

Del Monte partners with Riverking to expand into the fresh-cut fruit market in China

The produce giant is betting on the Asian firm’s local expertise to tap into an ever-attractive consumer base. 

September 02 , 2026

Opinion | The true cost of the United States' 12.5 percent tariff

The latest tariff is not a marginal adjustment, writes Luis Chadwick, President of Chilean producer and exporter San Clemente, but a concrete threat to the country's competitiveness.

September 02 , 2026