Today's Headline

Cassava 'revolution' takes off in Mozambique

Traditionally a subsistence crop, cassavas could gain a greater role in horticultural trade thanks to new technology.
July 04 , 2013

U.S.: Florida takes on pest traceability, management

Invasive species like spotted-wing drosophila have kept Florida researchers and agriculture on their toes.
July 03 , 2013

Europe's School Fruit Scheme makes big impact on kids and families

Budget cuts are the order of the day in Europe, but Freshfel is upbeat about a possible rise in funds for the School Fruit Scheme.
July 02 , 2013

Salad bars in schools bring "empowerment" to U.S. kids

In the first of a two-part series on produce for kids, we track the Let's Move! Salad Bars 2 Schools campaign that has taken the U.S. by storm.
July 01 , 2013

U.S. Senate approves immigration, ag. labor reform

The approved U.S. Senate bill would reform the agriculture guest worker program and provide a legal path for workers.
June 28 , 2013

Northern Chilean citrus struggles to keep above water

Citrus from northern Chile enjoys an early season but drought has made production difficult.
June 27 , 2013

Europe tackles food waste down to the last crumb

Europe's “Every Crumb Counts” declaration hopes to decrease food wastage from the producer to the consumer.
June 26 , 2013

U.S.: Texan agriculture warns Mexico to respect water rights

If water trends with Mexico continue, researchers warn that Texan citrus production could drop to zero.
June 25 , 2013

Del Monte banana strikers going hungry in Costa Rica

Bandeco claims only a small amount of banana growers are striking in Costa Rica, while union SITEPP cries foul over alleged reprisals.
June 21 , 2013

Spanish persimmon growers win legal fight

Spain's Court of Appeals has thrown out a claim by ‘Don Simon’ juice group that the 'Persimon' fresh produce brand could confuse consumers.
June 20 , 2013