Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024

Pisco Tequila Pisco, good combo for a great hangover, don't you think?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

November 21 , 2024

Perspectives IFPA 2024: Interview with Amber Maloney and Nick Wishnatzki of Wish Farms on Florida blueberries

An exclusive interview with the Wish Farms team about Florida berries and the effort to boost blueberry sales.

November 12 , 2024

How might Trump's election impact the shipping industry?

In 2018, during his first administration, Trump's announcements of tariff increases prompted a significant front-loading of maritime imports as importers rushed to bring in goods before they went into effect in early 2019.

November 12 , 2024

President-elect Donald Trump says he's "the most pro-farmer president ever"

A look into Trump's responses to the American Farm Bureau Federation's questionnaire conducted before the elections on issues likely to impact farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in the next four years.

November 07 , 2024

Why does the world's third-largest fruit-producing country export only 2% of its production?

Jorge Souza, technical and project director of ABRAFRUTAS Brazil, details the geographic and demographic characteristics that have determined the structure of fruit production in the South American giant.

November 06 , 2024

Arm wrestling for the blues prices!

October 31 , 2024

The United States trade war with China could result in major losses for California tree nut producers

Colin A. Carter, Researcher and Professor of Economics at the University of California, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his research on how the U.S./China trade war and revoking Chinas PNTR status could result in catastrophic losses for California tree-nut producers.

October 31 , 2024

Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Gerardo A. López, Commercial Director at Berry Lovers

Berry Lovers' commercial director talks about the company's mission and the challenges of the industry in Mexico.

October 29 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Korea's new blueberry source