USDA trials eliminated western flower thrips with sulfur dioxide, but broccoli discoloration and apple skin changes show why produce quality determines commercial fit.

USDA forecasts a 6% smaller U.S. apple crop and a 15% drop in pear output, with severe eastern losses contrasting with steadier West Coast supply.

The agriculture exhibition area at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo drew ministerial delegations and showcased smart agricultural equipment, seeds and specialty products as regional trade links deepen.