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

Five Crowns marketing announces changes to sales leadership team

April 28 , 2026

Italy’s ripening market enters a new phase as Catalytic Generators targets expansion

April 28 , 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

South Korea: A demanding and strategic market for cherries

An expert in the Korean market, Patricio Bobadilla, analyzed the Asian market and its requirements for achieving good commercial results.

April 28 , 2026