agribusiness

If you've heard the term diatomaceous, you may want to learn its actual definition. Diatomaceous earth is the powdered remains of diatoms, which were ancient, sea-dwelling algae. While it feels like a fine, soft powder to humans, it is…

In the winter months, the demand for melons in North America and Europe is traditionally lower, since the winter weather keeps the demand in check. The mood on the market is determined by the supply from Latin America. The start of the…

The "Bouquet para preparar" ("Ready to prepare Bouquet") line consists of trays with the necessary vegetables for the preparation of creams, soups, vegetable dishes, salads or smoothies. At present, Anecoop has most of its production for…

Ecuadorian banana exports to Germany have fallen considerably this year with importers in the European country favoring Central American fruit, according to an industry representative. Richard Salazar, president of Ecuadorian banana…

The mental health of farmers is to be assessed for a new study aimed at finding ways to offer better support. It comes as research suggested those working in Scotland's agricultural sector were vulnerable to mental health issues. The…

It's won't be long until South American apple and pear imports begin to arrive in the United States. California-based organic specialist Viva Tierra is preparing for the arrival of its first organic apples and pears of the season from the…

Roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. John Howard, 77, owner of J.C. Howard Farms, Inc., has built his family’s farming enterprises from humble beginnings in tobacco growing to becoming a powerhouse in pork production (with 27,000…

Slugs hide under leaves and cause a lot of damage in the garden. This usually happens before you even know they're there, but evidence of their chewing and their slimy trails are unmistakable. There are many ways to get rid of snails.…

A pioneering project in Mexico has developed a new method of fig production which triples yields compared conventional farms and allows for fruit to be produced in a far shorter time. Using a new variety bred by researchers at the…

Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are not a very well known fruit but they are easy to grow in your garden. These small, yellow berries have a sweet-tart flavor that is similar to pineapple with a very faint background flavor of the…