What To Know About New Fusarium Species Found in Potato Storage By Hafiz M. Usman Aslam|April 15, 2026 Colorado research identifies multiple pathogens behind dry rot, including one not previously reported in the U.S. Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Fresh Take on How To Improve Artichokes By UF/IFAS News|March 26, 2026 New research focuses on finding better ways to store and handle artichokes, so they stay fresh longer and keep more of their healthy nutrients.
Watching for Potential Preharvest Remedy to Postharvest Problem in Pome Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|March 24, 2026 FRAC 3 triflumizole and flutriafol show in-field promise against Alternaria rot in pome fruit.
Postharvest Cooling Capability Takes a Big Step Forward Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 8, 2026 Recent updates to the InteliCool cooling monitoring system from Inteligistics increase precooling efficiency up to 33%.
New Milestone for IMG Citrus With Sweet Sixty Packinghouse Facility Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2025 Vero Beach, FL-based IMG Citrus has announced its new flagship facility, Sweet Sixty, is officially fully operational for […]
Best Practices for Postharvest Applications By Michael Portereiko|November 18, 2025 Biotech expert Michael Portereiko says there are plenty postharvest best practices growers can follow to minimize losses, improve quality, and more.
Church Brothers Farms Makes Deal for Mann Packing Business Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 27, 2025 Learn how the transaction between Church Brothers Farms and Fresh Del Monte represents a strategic, forward-looking move for both organizations.
Taking on the Challenge of Creating Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging By Western Growers|August 12, 2025 Western Growers awarded $486,000 from USDA to lead sustainable fresh produce packaging alignment across North America.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Gives Its Georgia Sweet Corn Facility New Upgrade Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 15, 2025 The addition of processing room on site will cut food miles and increase freshness.
Biotalys and AgroFresh Partner to Better Protect Produce Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 28, 2025 Ag industry suppliers Biotalys and AgroFresh are working together to develop biological postharvest solutions that will reduce food waste.
Berry Good Recognition for a True Postharvest Powerhouse By John R. Clark|April 3, 2025 Researcher Penny Perkins-Veazie lauded three decades after verifying the storage potential of ‘Navaho’ blackberries.
4 Ways Growers Can Improve Their Pear Packout By Mike Zawacki|February 28, 2025 When it comes to a successful pear packout, less is more to emphasize quality over quantity.
Cost-Saving Opportunities in Cold Storage for Produce Growers By Hudson Badskey, Nutrien Financial|February 10, 2025 New technologies mean growers must manage their cold storage operations and expenses on a year-round schedule.
Celebrating Postharvest Research With a Special Cherry on Top By Thomas Skernivitz|October 15, 2024 What’s your favorite fruit? There’s much to learn when postharvest scientists in the know share theirs from research and consumption standpoints.
Getting Fresh Perspectives on the Top Postharvest Issues Today By Thomas Skernivitz|October 1, 2024 Led by new co-directors, postharvest is anything but an afterthought at UC Davis’ reinvigorated Research and Extension Center.
Finding New Ways To Keep Vegetables Fresher For Longer By UF/IFAS News|May 23, 2024 On a mission for postharvest superpowers, researchers discover treatments that delay the aging process in broccoli.
Can Sunflower Extract Help Shield Blueberries from Rot? Study Says … By American Chemical Society|October 30, 2023 Researchers report compounds from sunflower crop waste can prevent rotting in blueberries.
Scientists Unlocking Fresh Secrets To Longer Shelf Life for Produce Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 7, 2023 Recently published study places researchers closer to ensuring your fruits and vegetables arrive as fresh as possible at the grocery store.
Postharvest Water Management: Why This Doesn’t Have To Be So Difficult By Trevor Suslow|August 26, 2023 Postharvest water provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule are now in full enforcement mode. Get in the know.
Is an Edible CBD Coating the Answer To Extend Shelf Life of Strawberries? By American Chemical Society|May 22, 2023 Previous studies showed the non-hallucinogenic compound from cannabis limited growth of some bacteria and pathogenic fungi that cause rot.
