Dr. Julie Callahan has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the chief agriculture negotiator in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
- The total number of apples in storage on December 1, 2025 is 169 million bushels, up 10 per cent from the five-year average.
- The U.S. government has announced $12 billion in financial assistance to farmers hurt by trade tariffs. With $1B set aside for specialty growers, the North American Blueberry Council wants equitable treatment in the face of rising labour costs.
- A 40-page report explores how artificial intelligence is impacting fruit and vegetable businesses.
- 124 ag organizations, including the US Apple Association and North American Blueberry Council, have signed a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking for 16-year renewal to the USMCA trade agreement.