Agronometrics in Charts: US apple crop 2025 set to be one of the largest in recent history

US apple growers are on the verge of their biggest harvest in years, with Washington State leading a bumper crop that’s expected to top 11.5 billion pounds. Quality is high across major regions, though labor shortages could leave some fruit unpicked.

October 28 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: US pear crop rebounds from 2024 lows, but long-term decline persists

The 2025 harvest offers a glimmer of hope for growers, with better yields across key states. Yet, falling exports and soft demand for processed fruit reveal deeper industry strains. The sector is at a pivotal moment—and the road ahead may not be smooth.

October 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The key factors driving Mexico's horticultural dominance in the US market

From winter vegetables to spring berries, the country’s farms play a strategic role in keeping American produce aisles stocked.

October 21 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean avocado production holds steady following record year

Following its second-largest harvest ever, Chile’s avocado industry is aiming for consistency over growth. With tech-driven farming and sustainability at its core, the sector is positioning itself as a steady supplier in a competitive global market.

October 16 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The US blueberry boom and a look at America's most valuable fruit crop

Blueberries hit a sweet spot in 2024, with US production topping 789 million pounds. Cultivated berries dominate the market, but Maine's wild harvest still holds its ground.

October 14 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The encouraging bipartisan effort striving to open global markets for US blueberries

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are teaming up over a surprising export issue rooted in rural America.

September 30 , 2025

Blueberry packing: How will this get "SORTED" out?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

September 25 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Big Washington apple crop presents retailers with big opportunities

While early projections called for 142 million boxes, many in the industry say the final number will likely fall between 125 and 130 million.

September 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Fresh fruit prices hold steady as US tariff pressures mount

Even as tariffs stack up, fresh fruit prices are holding steady—though not for reasons exporters might hope.

September 16 , 2025

Zimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China

A surprising shift in Southern Africa’s blueberry exports is reshaping access to one of the world’s most coveted markets.

September 11 , 2025