CPMA 2026: How the Canadian produce sector is turning "real pressure" into progress and resilience

In his keynote speech, the industry body's president Ron Lemaire praised the industry's ability to flex and adjust while continuing to deliver food security and affordability for Canadians.

April 30 , 2026

Washington State University compound shows promise against fire blight and Listeria

A tiny but mighty ally could hold the key to protecting apples, the state’s signature crop, as well as aiding in a $4B problem.

April 29 , 2026

H-2A program nearly tops 400,000 requested positions for the first time

According to the American Farm Bureau report, the 185 percent increase over the past decade highlights a deepening labor shortage.

April 29 , 2026

EPA approves Soilcea’s CarriCea T1: The first CRISPR-edited rootstock to offer greening tolerance for Florida citrus

The cultivar is giving the industry renewed confidence in the future, said Florida Citrus Mutual Board President Kevin Koppelman. 

April 29 , 2026

Beyond volume: How Chilean cherries plan to boost quality and sustain demand amid price pressure

Claudio Vial, General Manager of Ranco Cherries, said the local industry is progressively adapting to the new business landscape, shrinking acreage, and striving to open new markets. 

April 29 , 2026

Fusarium wilt resurfaces in North Florida watermelon fields

The disease, caused by a stubborn soil-borne fungus, typically causes watermelon plants to wilt, turn yellow, and die.

April 29 , 2026

Brazil registers newly discovered spontaneously emerging banana cultivar 

Originating from a natural mutation of the Caturra variety, Clarinha features a lighter and brighter peel.

April 29 , 2026

FAO calls for immediate action as Strait of Hormuz crisis squeezes farmers’ margins and raises food prices

Director-General QU Dongyu urged a coordinated policy response, highlighting that measures over the next 90 days would be crucial to soften the blow to farmers and consumers alike.

April 28 , 2026

OSHA scraps inspection targets in revamped heat-hazard program

The move lowers previous goals of doubling on-site heat inspections compared to the 2017–2022 average.

April 28 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: US apples gain momentum, but weather risks threaten a bountiful season

Dry conditions across much of North America are raising concerns about how the growing season will develop.

April 28 , 2026