USDA unveils National Farm Security Action Plan

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins unveiled the USDA’s new National Farm Security Action Plan, which outlines steps the USDA will take to protect U.S. farmland and food supply from foreign ownership and biosecurity threats.

July 08 , 2025

Trump delays tariffs until August but announces new rates for some nations

Trump stated on his Truth Social account that "any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff."

July 08 , 2025

Trump says migrant farmworkers can stay if employers "vouch" for them

July 07 , 2025

FDA issues Class I recall of organic blueberries over Listeria risk

The FDA's Class I classification means there's “a reasonable probability” that use of or exposure to the products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

July 03 , 2025

Reduced outlook for ag exports drives drop in farmer sentiment, survey finds

Farmer sentiment weakened in June, driven by lower expectations for agricultural exports and concerns over trade policies, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

July 03 , 2025

Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy

The U.S.-based packaged food company, known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is a subsidiary of Singapore’s Del Monte Pacific Limited. It is not affiliated with Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

July 02 , 2025

Farmers applaud Senate passage of Big Beautiful Bill with boosts to commodity prices, disaster aid

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said farmers "need the certainty this legislation will provide."

July 02 , 2025

Lemon prices bounce back after hitting 'lowest in 30 years' during winter

Lemon prices in the U.S. have rebounded after winter lows, as reduced imports, fewer sellers, and easing tariff pressure tighten the market.

July 01 , 2025

"Tremendous effects": Industry braces for tariff hike, lower growth as Tomato Suspension Agreement ends

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Fresh International LLC. Managing Member Javier Badillo said that “in six to nine months, you could see mid-sized companies potentially walking away from the category.”

June 30 , 2025

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO on $140M budget: “This state was built on the back of citrus”

Despite continued stresses from disease and weather phenomena, citrus continues to generate nearly $7 billion annually in revenue for the Sunshine State.

June 27 , 2025