For 30 years, TV host Dan Reighn has been connecting farmers with their customers, bringing the farm-to-table journey to life. Now, he takes viewers on an exciting ride through the world of modern agriculture with a new TV series. One of his stops is Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario—home to the highest…
The farm workforce in Michigan has experienced several changes over the past 20 years. While certain agricultural sectors have adopted new management practices and reduced their reliance on labor, others, such as fruit and vegetable production and the dairy industry, still depend heavily on farm labor.…
Chilli thrips plague farmers worldwide, but new research from the University of Florida has found two strawberry varieties that show less harm from these pests. The finding comes through research funded in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch program. That’s helpful for…
Spain has seen some very bad weather already this year, with the heavy rain and flooding in January caused by the DANA at the end of January. The country is now been hit with more persistent, heavy rain which is set to continue into next week. This will, of course, affect the supply of fresh produce…
Even with the weather challenges to date in 2025, the strawberry supply looks very similar to this time last year. “The Santa Maria spring crop exceeded weekly estimates right from the start of harvest in early January. This is attributed to strong growing conditions following planting,” says Tim…
After extensive negotiations, the U.S. and Mexican tomato sectors are nearing consensus on a suspension agreement. On August 20, Mexican growers agreed to terms supported by their U.S. counterparts. The prior agreement, terminated by the U.S. Commerce Department in May, had been criticized by American…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call on Thursday, resulting in a temporary reprieve from sweeping tariffs that had been imposed just days earlier. The initial 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports, which began on March 4, led to a sharp decline in orders for…
The Ministry of Agriculture is addressing the current tomato surplus by seeking new markets. Increased production has led to an oversupply, while local demand remains unchanged, causing price drops that challenge growers’ profitability. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is engaging with…
The blueberry sector is going through a spectacular time of transformation following the unprecedented development it has undergone in recent decades. This is solely thanks to breeders such as Fall Creek, which has not only facilitated the fruit’s expansion but has also developed the genetics that have…
Most Mexican fruit and vegetable companies had their cold storage facilities full this week. They were waiting to see if the 25% import tariffs, which went into effect earlier this week, would be reversed. And they turned out to be right: U.S. President Trump has suspended the import tariffs on all Mexican goods that comply…
For 30 years, TV host Dan Raine has been connecting farmers with their customers, bringing the farm-to-table journey to life. Now, he takes viewers on an exciting ride through the world of modern agriculture with a new TV series. One of his stops is Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario—home to the highest…
UK: M&S Union Square unveils date for foodhall openingM&S reported: “M&S has announced the opening date for its highly anticipated, expanded foodhall at Union Square. The doors will open on Friday 11th April at 8am, promising a fresh and exciting shopping experience. The star of the show is the 18,900 sq…