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

Peruvian blueberry industry subjects 2026 season projections to El Niño threat

The country warned that the forecast is provisional, as high weather volatility has prevented the industry from calculating a reliable estimate.

June 09 , 2026

Section 301: A new era of tariffs, explained

The Trump Administration is using a new provision to rebuild its trade policy after it was struck down by the Supreme Court back in February. Now, the US Trade Representative has proposed new levies on imports from 60 countries, generating confusion about the outlook for global trade.

June 08 , 2026

Orchard View is ready to cherry-bomb this Fourth of July with early Northwest cherry crop

Targeting 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries, the company is confident in a strong sales season.

June 05 , 2026

Weather abnormalities and quality issues bring California’s cherry season to an abrupt end

Final shipments fell far short of initial expectations, leaving growers and retailers to navigate a blow that sources close to the industry estimate at up to $300 million.

June 04 , 2026

ProHass warns of climate impact on avocado: Peruvian season could end a month earlier

Unusual coastal heat, pushing temperatures up to 41 degrees above historical records, is limiting normal growth.

June 03 , 2026

Early spring frost damage: Michigan apples are alright

Multiple media reports sounded the alarm regarding the potentially devastating effects of 11 freeze events on the apple blooms during the early spring. Fortunately, for state growers, it’s business as usual.

June 02 , 2026