Chile reacts to Peru fruit ban: 'This is an attack on our image'

Frutas de Chile President Iván Marambio said the abrupt fruit ban from Peru came as a surprise for the Chilean industry.

April 15 , 2024

USDA announces annual consultation and listening session on tribal barriers

Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations on April 22-26, 2024.

April 15 , 2024

New data shows huge potential for California groundwater basins

The project consists of flying over nearly 95 groundwater basins in California to map out what is found up 1000 feet beneath the surface along 25,000 kilometers of flight lines.

April 15 , 2024

California almond sector measures adverse weather impact on harvest volume

A late harvest and adverse weather hindered the Golden State’s volumes for the season.

April 15 , 2024

Mexican mangos set sails for Oceania and the Middle East

While 90% of Mexican mango volume is destined for the United States, the president of the Mexican Mango Exporters Association said it is important to increase volumes to markets such as Europe and Asia, including countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

April 15 , 2024

China invests in tropical fruit trade with port improvements

April 15 , 2024

India fruit trade attracts California almonds, Washington apples and Australian cherries

Global fresh fruit exporters have their sights set on India. We round up the month's top headlines about the India fruit trade.

April 14 , 2024

FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $122.8 million in excess insurance funds to Farm Credit System banks.

April 12 , 2024

Florida governor signs bill that bans local heat protection for workers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that bans cities and counties from passing their own heat protections for outdoor workers.

April 12 , 2024

CPMA visits Washington in support of Canadian fresh produce sector

They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

April 12 , 2024