Vietnam Grants Market Access for California Peaches, Nectarines

With declining domestic production, imports of fresh fruits and vegetables have grown substantially over recent years. Experts analyze the numbers.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council awarded $1.3 million from USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program.

Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons.

Another record was set for shipments to a single market, as skyrocketing demand in India accounted for 322 million pounds.

Tens of thousands of boxes of apples that were destined for Asia and the Middle East are now stacking up in warehouses.

Apples will face 70% duties on exports.

Apple and cherry exports out of the Northwest Seaport Alliance down double digits last year.

Tree nut producers, fresh sweet cherry producers, cranberry producers, and fresh grape producers will receive a payment based on 2019 acres of production.

International trade a key talking point as more than 90 producers meet with representatives during U.S. Apple Association’s annual trip to Washington.

Part of legislation broadens window of trade-mitigation relief for farmers earning more than $900,000 on average.

New Report from Congressional Research Service singles out the two crops among fruits and vegetables as highly dependent on exports to the retaliating markets such as China and Mexico.

USDA Economics and Statistics System report analyzes the impact of export instability.

Losses from cherry exports alone could top $60 million.

Aussies mull biosecurity risks and import protocols.

Growers can apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.

American producers concerned about lasting impacts on crops lobbied this season and beyond.

As expected, China retaliated with an increase in tariffs levied at U.S. exports.

Mexico, EU, and Canada hit back with threats of additional taxes on U.S. produce and agricultural products, including apples, grapes, blueberries, and more.

USDA seeks help in ending directives on wine imported into the Great White North.