Agronometrics in Charts: US blueberry imports hit record 720B pounds amid weather-related crop declines

Early 2026 saw imports cover 99 percent of fresh shipments, a reliance that drove retail prices up by as much as 14 percent year-over-year.

March 31 , 2026

California projects 17 million tons of Valencia oranges for the 2025/26 season 

The state agency is not only estimating a larger crop, but also a bigger fruit, and a higher yield per tree. 

March 31 , 2026

Sweet Globe and AUTUMNCRISP lead new Mexican green grape strategy

Producers are reducing acreage of early-season grapes like Flame Seedless and Sugraone as part of a deliberate, trend-based approach.

March 31 , 2026

T&G reports strong start to premium apple season thanks to high-quality crop

The company is currently transitioning to its Southern Hemisphere crop, which is set up for success thanks to positive sales numbers in Asia and North America. 

March 30 , 2026

DOJ withdraws USDA appeal, ratifying ruling against Systems Approach for Chilean table grape exports

The reason behind the department's decision remains unclear, but it leaves Chilean exporters with little to no recourse to reverse the ruling in this case.

March 30 , 2026

USDA proposes new size standards for Washington sweet cherries

If approved, lots would require at least 90 percent of cherries to measure at least 57/64 inches, with no more than five percent under 54/64 inches.

March 30 , 2026

Salix Fruits flags logistics and oil prices as top risks to US fruit trade amid Middle East tensions

Stronger contingency plans and greater flexibility are key to sustaining shipment continuity, the firm says.

March 30 , 2026

Nearly half of Americans are struggling to afford food, study finds

According to a recent LendingTree report, the burden falls especially hard on Gen Z, millennials, parents of young children, and low-income households.

March 30 , 2026

Opinion | Escalating conflict in the Middle East puts the global fertilizer market on alert once again

The deteriorated geopolitical landscape now adds a new layer of uncertainty, increasing volatility in both pricing and purchasing decisions.

March 30 , 2026

Tang Gold mandarin plantings hit full capacity in Italy

Eurosemillas maintains exclusive control over propagation rights of the cultivar, permitting plant supply only from authorized Spanish nurseries.

March 30 , 2026