New study finds managed honeybees spread deadly viruses to wild bumblees

These findings have implications for where commercial beehives should be located to decrease the risks to wild pollinators, the study's leading scientist comments.

June 27 , 2019

The U.S. says it will refuse conditions on tariff use in trade talks with China

The two sides could agree not to impose new tariffs as a goodwill gesture, but the U.S. is not willing to make concessions, said a senior U.S. official.

June 26 , 2019

India's death toll grows amid outbreak of 'brain fever' linked to lychee

Public anger over the crisis has been growing, with nationals accusing both the state and the federal government of "negligence and inaction" in a petition.

June 25 , 2019

Russia extends EU food import ban until end of 2020

The European Commission says it has taken a range of emergency measures to help producers address market pressure, stabilize prices and find alternative sales opportunities.

June 25 , 2019

U.S.: Michigan expects higher blueberry volumes, "difficult" market conditions

To make up for "lost markets", Michigan growers are focusing on new "winter-hardy and higher yielding" categories, says the Michigan Blueberry Commission.

June 25 , 2019

Bayer and AlphaBio Control join forces to distribute new biological pest control

The pesticide, called Flipper, is safe for users, selective for crops and pollinators, and is already registered in many EU countries, says Bayer.

June 24 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte Produce short interest up 31% from April

As of May 31st, Fresh Del Monte Produce's short interest totaled 781,500 shares, compared with the April 30th total of 595,700 shares.

June 21 , 2019

Potentially record heatwave to strike continental Europe

Temperatures in cities from Spain to Germany are expected to exceed 32°C and climb to more than 38°C or even 40°C in the hottest areas, reports AccuWeather.

June 21 , 2019

Colombia: Citrus crops ravaged by yellow dragon

According to Mayor Félix Fontalvo, the disease has cost two municipalities' citrus harvesters about US$36 million a day in production profits.

June 20 , 2019

Mexico becomes first nation to ratify trade deal with U.S., Canada

We trust our partners will pass the deal soon in the interest of a strong North America with clear rules, that is stable, competitive and attractive for investment, said Mexico's top trade negotiator.

June 20 , 2019