California table grape season: San Joaquin Valley fruit is ready for the relay

The main producing area in the Golden State kicked off harvesting last week, projecting good yields and quality as Mexican supplies slowly exit the market. 

June 22 , 2026

No weather woes in the Great White North: Canadian cherries are set for a large 2026 crop 

Despite the havoc wreaked by cold snaps south of the border, growers in British Columbia, the largest-producing region in the country, are reaping the rewards of abnormal temperature patterns. 

June 19 , 2026

Superfresh Growers projects 26 percent blueberry volume uptick this summer

The firm is providing retailers with category insight to support their commercial strategies.

June 18 , 2026

Virtual reality agriculture? Digital twin model targets growers' real-world irrigation and traceability needs

The system combines sensors, AI, satellite networks, and extended reality for predictive water management.

June 17 , 2026

12 Maryland counties declared disaster zones following devastating spring freeze

Local growers can now access federal aid to replace equipment and refinance debt.

June 16 , 2026

Chilean kiwifruit exports jump 16 percent as industry doubles down on quality

Emerging markets like India are showing enormous potential, while established demand across North America and Europe remains steady.

June 16 , 2026

Early Northwest crop strengthens CMI Orchards’ summer strategy

A mix of great timing and high-quality supplies is boosting the firm’s promotional efforts this season.

June 15 , 2026

Unlocking the bitter pit mystery: North and South American researchers unite to tackle costly apple disorder

A years-long collaboration between the University of Talca in Chile and Michigan State University may bring us closer to fully understanding this calcium-related fruit condition—and, hopefully, solve it.  

June 12 , 2026

Chilean AI-powered platform seeks to bring the walnut sector into a new era

After transforming inspection standards in the Southern Hemisphere, Nativa Labs, the company behind this solution, has its eyes set on California.

June 11 , 2026

Maryland growers await federal aid following disastrous late cold snap that decimated crops

Beyond the immediate harvest, producers fear long-term structural damage to trees and vines.

June 10 , 2026