2026 State of the Fruit Industry Survey Reveals Top Challenges for Growers Now

By Thomas Skernivitz|April 14, 2026

Fruit growers faced myriad issues in and out of their orchards and vineyards in 2025. It was a challenging year. Indeed. You told us. Results from the latest State of the Fruit Industry reveal what experiences impacted growers the most. Scan the slideshow below to see what challenges (threats to agribusiness, crop protection, extreme weather, and more) topped the list. Do you agree with the results?

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TOP THREATS TO AGRIBUSINESS

Survey responses for each issue range between 328 and 342.
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EXTREME WEATHER

Survey responses for each issue range between 302 and 318
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DISEASES

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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DISEASES

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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DISEASES

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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INSECT PESTS

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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INSECT PESTS

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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INSECT PESTS

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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WEEDS

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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WILDLIFE

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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WILDLIFE

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (142)
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WILDLIFE

Number of survey respondents: disease (163), insects (179), wildlife (203), and weeds (14