Nearly half of Americans are struggling to afford food, study finds

According to a recent LendingTree report, the burden falls especially hard on Gen Z, millennials, parents of young children, and low-income households.

March 30 , 2026

Oregon’s OBG-Raptor may redefine perceptions of Rabbiteye blueberry varieties

In field trials, the seven-year-old cultivar produced up to 35 pounds of large, firm berries, outperforming typical yields for both standard blueberries and Rabbiteyes.

March 27 , 2026

Produce companies are finally jumping on the protein trend. This is how they’re doing it.

Enriched fresh produce is in stores at last, but the journey there was long, and it started way before this popular nutrient became ubiquitous.

March 26 , 2026

University of Florida freeze-defying avocados prove their worth by surviving recent cold snap

The team’s leading candidate is a hybrid of Mexican Hass and West Indian varieties, prized for its large fruit, high oil content, and improved post-harvest qualities.

March 25 , 2026

The new China: US pistachios ready to crack India’s high-growth market

As the Asian market eases access for US agriculture, pistachio exporters see growing potential driven by health trends and long-term consumption growth.

March 24 , 2026

South Korea earns a spot as a premium market for Chilean cherries

Consumers in the Asian country are known for their sophistication and high standards, prioritizing attributes such as size, firmness, sweetness, and presentation.

March 23 , 2026

Georgia citrus mixes it up: New varieties signal industry shift

As production scales up, the state’s citrus sector is balancing diversification, infrastructure needs, and disease risk to sustain long-term growth.

March 20 , 2026

Heavy rains disrupt Chile's critical late grape harvest

Key varieties like Crimson grapes face increased risk of splitting and rot as producers step up preventive measures.

March 19 , 2026

Argentina accelerates efforts to access US sweet citrus market

The CEO of Argentina’s Citrus Federation (Federcitrus) says there is a clear opportunity to supply the US sweet citrus market, which is growing and has insufficient local production.

March 18 , 2026

Florida scientists engineer orange tomatoes packed with vitamin A

The genetic modification yielded tomatoes with more than triple the amount found in standard tomatoes.

March 17 , 2026