The US Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system could be up and running as soon as mid-April

The platform is still under development and testing, the government agency said. There’s still no clear timeline for when the first payments may be issued. 

March 25 , 2026

Mexican avocado industry on track for exponential 2026 growth

Steady gains are positioning the Central American country for higher shipments, as global demand—led by the US—keeps the market firm.

March 25 , 2026

Windset Farms honors farmworker awareness 

March 24 , 2026

PSB Producción Vegetal appoints Elena Aguarón as Chief Executive Officer

March 24 , 2026

Second annual Viva Fresh pickleball tournament heads to San Antonio

March 24 , 2026

Agronometrics in Charts: US organic sales surge to $76.6B, driven by fresh produce

Growth across categories shows organics are no longer limited to specialized or luxury markets but are becoming more mainstream. 

March 24 , 2026

Peru reigns supreme in table grape and avocado exports—but not without challenges

Both sectors face growing international competition, regulatory demands, and pressing quality standard requirements.

March 24 , 2026

USDA allows for earlier shipping of Beta avocados

The federal agency is modifying maturity requirements to authorize shipments of the variety two weeks earlier than currently allowed.

March 24 , 2026

$6M research effort targets next-gen peanut defenses

Wild relatives of the crop could hold the key to future varieties, a University of Georgia-led investigation shows.

March 24 , 2026

The new China: US pistachios ready to crack India’s high-growth market

As the Asian market eases access for US agriculture, pistachio exporters see growing potential driven by health trends and long-term consumption growth.

March 24 , 2026