Farming and agriculture finance bear fruit: US ag tops $62B as global market grows

Access to capital is seeding the next generation of farming. The shift toward sustainable and precision agriculture is pushing producers to seek long-term financing solutions.

January 20 , 2026

US avocado imports surge as China stays light

Origin and destination strategies are diverging in January, with uneven early-season flows shaped by pricing and size mix.

January 20 , 2026

South Africa’s Valencia citrus industry quashes oversupply fears with PP-grade fruit and juice sales

According to Citrus Growers Association CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele, original Valencia orange estimates were surpassed as growers in regions like Limpopo River and Letsitele reported higher yields and earlier maturity.

January 20 , 2026

No news is good news: Florida and Georgia growers successfully weathered winter cold snap and report no crop damage

As southeastern states were hit by snow and cold temperatures during the weekend, citrus and strawberry crops held tight thanks to freeze protection and well-adapted plants.

January 20 , 2026

Chilean cherry industry adapts its strategy to serve an increasingly demanding Chinese consumer

The sector’s key players met in Guangzhou for the first edition of the China Cherry Mid-Season Summit to analyze the season and the urgency of prioritizing quality, consistency, and sustainability.

January 19 , 2026

ARIA tomatoes bring sweet brilliance to store shelves 

January 19 , 2026

Brazil’s citrus boom sparks orange juice recovery, but prices face pressure

Rabobank's market research division projects that Brazil’s orange output will increase, driving Brazil’s frozen concentrate orange juice production to approximately 1.075 million US short tons, a 27 percent increase.

January 19 , 2026

US mango demand soars and sets pace for 2026 growth

What started as a seasonal treat has ripened into a year-round business. Behind the growth are diversified origins, evolving consumption habits, and a sustained push to build confidence in the category.

January 19 , 2026

How dark sweet cherries support a healthy gut and a sharper mind

Over a decade of research shows that regular consumption of dark sweet cherry juice and powder can improve gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria and reducing inflammation.

January 19 , 2026

NABC joins farm groups calling for congressional relief

Rising labor and input costs are leaving many specialty crop growers operating on razor-thin margins. Industry leaders say existing support hasn’t kept pace with the pressure.

January 17 , 2026