Tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days, says US Customs and Border Protection official

The US government will have to return over $166 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs to more than 330,000 importers, which the current platform would not be able to handle in a timely manner, said the agency representative. 

March 09 , 2026

Pistachio predicament: How Iranian farmers are fighting water scarcity and aflatoxin

Heat, drought, and contamination can undo a season’s work, making technical knowledge and training as critical as water itself.

March 09 , 2026

Shipping crisis halts Middle East routes for India's largest fruit export, bananas

Export rates for the country’s largest fruit export category have plummeted amid the shipping crisis.

March 09 , 2026

CMA CGM reports slight revenue loss for 2025 and a cautious outlook for 2026

Amid port chaos and a global shipping standstill, the French liner says its priority for the current calendar year is the safety of its crew and its customers’ cargo. 

March 09 , 2026

South African table grape exports surpass 67.8 million cartons, up four percent year-over-year

With harvest estimates unchanged, stats show 90 percent completion against SATI’s season forecast and confirm consistent performance from the country's export sector.

March 09 , 2026

House Committee approves 2026 farm bill, moves to floor debate

The outcome of the full House vote will determine whether the bill proceeds to the Senate, where additional negotiations and potential revisions are expected before final passage.

March 06 , 2026

Red raspberries may help cognitive and metabolic health

Researchers have found that Polyphenol-rich red raspberries can improve post-meal blood sugar responses and enhance mental and digestive performance.

March 06 , 2026

Florida citrus farmers can now apply for over $600 million in USDA disaster grants

With storm-related losses estimated at over $675 million this year only, Sunshine State growers may receive financial aid provided by the USDA. 

March 06 , 2026

Over 20 states sue to block Trump's new global tariffs under Trade Act's section 122

The 10 percent levies imposed by President Trump right after the Supreme Court ruling on February 20 are being challenged by the governors and attorneys general of New York, California, and Oregon, among others. 

March 05 , 2026

Suez Canal Authority confirms normal transit through the Red Sea despite regional tensions

The company in charge of the passage continues to coordinate actions with shipping liners and clients to support global trade and guarantee supply chain sustainability.

March 05 , 2026