BASF/Nunhems vegetable seed portfolio includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa.
- The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has published a study that shows Canada contributes $348.9 million of blueberry exports to fill seasonal gaps in the U.S.
- The total area planted in 2025 is forecasted at 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in 2024.
- The 138-year-old company, best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer.
- Due to shifting global trade and rising import demand, the USDA now forecasts the fiscal year 2025 deficit in agricultural trade to rise to approximately $49.5 billion. Fruit exports are down $12.09 billion (14%). Vegetable exports are down $4.79…