Voice of the Farmer 2026: Survey reveals urgent income and climate crisis weighing on returns

Nearly 59 percent of US growers report lower incomes year-on-year, with another 60 percent noting unfair prices for their labor.

June 30 , 2026

Inka’s Berries’ ambitious export goals: The firm wants to ship 1,000 blueberry containers

Through a major varietal renewal program and strategic expansion, the company is prioritizing climate-resilient, high-flavor fruit for its key global markets.

June 29 , 2026

Chemical ecology opens new alternatives to control native insects in organic blueberries

Chilean researchers are leveraging an interdisciplinary field to develop affordable, time-saving solutions for pest control.

June 26 , 2026

US Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits against Bayer's Roundup

The decision effectively blocks thousands of lawsuits against the firm that claim the chemical caused the plaintiffs' non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 

June 25 , 2026

From weather challenges to export success: A look into the 2026 Southern Hemisphere citrus season

Lower availability in the United States offers a unique opportunity, provided the sector maintains disciplined export strategies.

June 25 , 2026

Melissa’s exclusive Waterloupe melon drives double-digit growth

The product benefits from an extended season, with supplies expected to remain steady until October.

June 24 , 2026

Peruvian pomegranate industry projects closing a challenging season with up to 25 percent growth

The campaign was marked by ups and downs, but expanding producing areas and the opening of the Chinese market has exporters' hopes up for next year.

June 23 , 2026

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