University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The grand majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees.

September 09 , 2025

Costa Rica's banana exports plunge 20 percent due to extreme weather

More than 1,500 millimeters of rain in three months at the end of 2024 resulted in soil saturation that persisted into the first months of 2025.

September 08 , 2025

Zimbabwean blueberries are now authorized to hit the Chinese market

The announcement was made after the two countries signed a new protocol agreement in Beijing, following a series of negotiations that began in April 2024.

September 05 , 2025

Science is one step closer to prickle-free blackberries

The genetic marker technology developed is affordable, publicly available, and no regulatory hurdles should arise for companies of any size interested in implementing it.

September 05 , 2025

Heat-stress protection protocols for farm workers save lives in the fields

In the absence of a federally mandated heat-stress protocol, initiatives like The Fair Food Program provide protection and business-savvy options.

September 04 , 2025

First Chilean Cosmic Crisp apples to hit shelves in Brazil and Taiwan

The first commercial shipments of the variety will meet demand in two strategic markets known for valuing fruit of large sizes and high quality.

September 03 , 2025

California avocado season extending to early fall on robust harvest

Golden State's growers are seeing strong yields and extended availability, with promotional volumes expected through October.

September 02 , 2025

A month after leaving the country, Chiquita announces return to Panama

The company and the government signed a deal pledging a $30 million investment and the creation of 5,000 jobs over time.

August 29 , 2025

Mango volume in Sinaloa drops 60 percent due to drought

Drought conditions and late-season weather events in the northwestern Mexican state contributed to a shortened harvest, resulting in a 75 percent decrease in exports from the region.