New research shows heat stress is reducing dairy quality and creating new challenges for farmers and food manufacturers
Ithaca, New York, 24 June 2026 – The dairy industry has long understood that hot weather can reduce milk production. However, new...
Strong biosecurity measures and rapid response help contain the avian influenza outbreak
Des Moines, Iowa, 17 June 2026 – Iowa’s agriculture industry has achieved an important milestone after successfully containing a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known...
Rising demand for protein-rich foods is creating new opportunities and challenges across the global dairy market.
Chicago, United States, 10 June 2026 – The global dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation as consumer demand for protein-rich foods continues to...
New system supports production growth as berry growers invest in innovation to meet rising consumer demand
Tasmania, Australia, 3 June 2026 – A leading strawberry grower in Tasmania has strengthened its production capabilities through the adoption of a new propagation...
The North American apple industry has weathered some serious challenges since my wife, Louisa, and I founded Okanagan Specialty Fruits 30 years ago. Looking ahead, I predict this sector will continue to experience dwindling profits, rising production costs and...
California’s agricultural sector is the undisputed powerhouse of American produce, yet it stands at a critical crossroads. The Golden State’s specialty crops—particularly high-value, delicate fruits like strawberries—are facing an existential threat driven by acute labor shortages and unsustainable operational...
If a grower were to pull together the claims from the biological products on the market today and add them up, using all of them should allow the grower to produce 650 bushels of dryland corn or 200 bushels...
Regenerative agriculture holds the promise of restoring natural capital and delivering higher, more consistent financial returns to farmers amid increasing climate and market volatility. Like many nature-based solutions to climate change, its environmental, social, and economic value can only...
