New Study Shows Surge of Mexican Produce into the U.S. Continuing

Trump Administration-led probe to focus on negative impacts on seasonal perishable produce, particularly in Florida and Georgia.

Florida growers seek remedies against the flood of fruits and vegetables crossing the border.

Get the inside track and see what Michael Schadler, Executive VP of the Florida Tomato Exchange, has to say in this exclusive Q&A.

Trade issues remain a top priority for growers and stakeholders to tackle. Brittany Lee gives her take on the situation. 

The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association continues to push with others for viable answers amid turbid waters left in NAFTA’s wake.

In his career, Dr. John VanSickle has just about seen it all and knows factors like trade and tech will continue to shape the state’s specialty crop sector.

Voluntary organization champions United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but wants NAFTA left intact for now.

FFVA testimony underscores United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s failure to address Mexico’s dumping of produce into Florida’s market window.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and China dispute will be a drag on fruit and vegetable markets.

Provisions for specialty crop growers include phytosanitary and science-based sanitary measures and addresses biotechnology.

The proposed NAFTA fix provides no protections against unfair trade practices that have crashed prices for U.S. fruits and vegetables.

Trade can be a confusing issue, but just recall the key to success: freedom.

NAFTA and China heavily influence the flow of goods in and out of the state.

State industry organizations band together to ask for help amid mounting production pressures, severe weather events, and foreign competition.

Load not getting lighter as balance sought for the state’s specialty crop producers.

Calls for a separate domestic industry provision for perishable and seasonal products adding more confusion to the clutter.

Although trade talk objectives may not deliver the short-term relief for Florida fruit and vegetable growers, they appear on the right track.

Specialty crop growers in the Sunshine State seek relief from unfair trade deal.

Trade issues are top of mind these days for specialty crop producers. Efforts have been underway since early […]