Tips to grow your own lemons

Lemons can be grown as a container plant, even in Pennsylvania. Find out how to cultivate lemons from blossom to ripe fruit in this article.

June 03 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte announces expansion into row crop business

Fresh Del Monte is expanding its crop portfolio as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its assets amid global concerns over rising costs and global food shortages. 

June 02 , 2022

IBO announces Poland as host country for 2023 Summit and solidarity with Ukrainian blueberry growers

The forthcoming International Blueberry Organization Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from 3-5 July, 2023. The IBO hopes to support the growth of a sector, while at the same time highlighting Ukraine’s blueberry industry in a show of solidarity.

June 01 , 2022

Tips for growing vegetables in containers

Container gardening is an increasingly popular way for home gardeners to grow their favorite vegetables, particularly when gardening space is limited.

June 01 , 2022

Planting and caring for cherry tomatoes in your home garden

This guide from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences gives a great overview of cherry tomato varieties and how to plant and care for them.

May 31 , 2022

U.S. gives green light to Ecuadorian avocado imports

The move comes after almost nine years of negotiations and will help Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture in its aim to increase avocado production area from 6,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares. 

May 30 , 2022

Explainer: Types of blueberries

Several types of blueberry are available as nursery plants through online catalogs or retail outlets. Not all types are suitable for your region, as Oregon State University explains.

May 30 , 2022

Weather and water issues slash mango production forecast by 50% in Pakistan

An extreme heatwave and water shortages have severely affected Pakistan's mango crops. According to Reuters, Pakistan's mango production is expected to fall by 50% this year.

May 30 , 2022

Ask the Expert: how to make agriculture more sustainable

MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade

May 27 , 2022

Berries: top trending fruit on Memorial Day

A recent social media and web analysis of fruit-based recipes by FullTilt Marketing has revealed that berries are the most popular fruits across the U.S. on Memorial Day.

May 24 , 2022