Meet Highland Charm, the first Scottish blueberry variety

It took the crossing of more than 300 blueberries to develop a blueberry that could flourish in Scotland's climate.

July 28 , 2025

Grapes are the new superfood, study says

The investigation affirms that grapes outrank other popular "superfoods", such as blueberries, in modulating the gut microbiome, the metabolome, and gene expression.

July 25 , 2025

Wonderful seedless lemons are natural—some shoppers don't believe it

Despite some social media outrage, Wonderful Seedless Lemons are the result of human intervention, and 100% natural and non-GMO.

July 25 , 2025

China suspends Section 301 tariff exclusion for U.S. agricultural products

This includes products like grains, tree nuts, alcohol, leather, and hides, as well as fruits. Importers also reported that all previously approved exclusions will be valid only until September 14.

July 23 , 2025

Despite challenges, Texas watermelon industry pushes to ‘sell every pound harvested’

The sector faced unusual competition this year as acreage increased in Florida and Georgia, leading to a larger U.S. production landscape.

July 23 , 2025

B.C. court approves receiver in $19M blueberry farm default

The decision addresses the bank’s application to appoint a receiver over the properties owned by the respondents, who defaulted on a secured loan.

July 22 , 2025

USDA allocates $675.9M to Florida farmers for hurricane disaster relief

The grant is part of the $30 billion disaster assistance relief effort authorized by the American Relief Act and will cover infrastructure, citrus, timber, and direct market losses.

July 21 , 2025

California Citrus Mutual CEO: "Average pricing simply does not work for California producers"

In the face of trade disruptions and market shifts, California Citrus Mutual CEO and President Casey Creamer says the sector will continue to adapt to premium market varieties that “can't be grown elsewhere in the world the way that we grow them here.”