Eight apple varieties you should be baking with this holiday season

The world of apples is so much more complex than the few varieties generally found in grocery stores: apples are the third most commonly grown fruit in the world, after bananas and grapes, grown commercially in 35 states in the U.S.

December 03 , 2021

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

December 02 , 2021

Chile expects major increase in avocado production

Demand for avocados is strong from both the domestic market and the export market, which has pushed prices upwards in the past two marketing years.

December 01 , 2021

Mexico: Blueberry production grows for fifth year in a row

Mexican blueberry exports totaled $399 million in 2020 and 96 percent of the exported volume went to the U.S. market.

December 01 , 2021

Avocado-producing Mexican state looks for access to U.S.

The Mexican government is currently negotiating with the U.S. to allow avocado exports in from the state, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

November 30 , 2021

Biocontrol: How strawberry growers are leading the way

Lane Stoeckle, a certified crop advisor and pest control advisor speaks about how strawberry growers in California use predatory mites to manage two-spotted spider mites.

November 29 , 2021

State of the Grape Market - November, 2021

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during November, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets - the U.S., Europe and China.

November 26 , 2021

How to grow healthy and hearty microgreens indoors

Fresh microgreens, herbs and sprouts grown in a south-facing window can provide healthy edibles in a matter of weeks, follow our simple instructions and enjoy fresh food at home.

November 24 , 2021

U.S. greenlights Colombian mango imports

Mangos are harvested twice a year in Colombia with one period of high and another period of low supply. Peak season happens between January and March, which would coincide with Peru's season and the start of Mexico's.