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(UPDATED, April 3) With dire implications for produce imports, President Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border to stop illegal crossings escalating from Mexico.

It seems crazy that President Trump is still considering options to close the U.S.-Mexico border.

Days after threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border to halt illegal crossings, President Trump pledged to back off the plan for a year to allow Mexico to stem the flow.

LGS Specialty Sales Ltd., New Rochelle, N.Y., is preparing to start the Peruvian avocado and summer citrus seasons by visiting growers in different countries.

Of course, President Trump won’t close the border. But what if he did?

Growers and importers of Mexican tomatoes and segments of the U.S. tomato industry continue to spar over a Department of Commerce decision to end an agreement that holds an anti-dumping investigation at bay.

Total U.S. tomato imports grew 9% in value and 4% in volume in 2018.

The Peruvian Avocado Commission has a new board of directors.

New Zealand exporter T&G Global Ltd. is reporting the country’s weather is setting the stage for a favorable apple season.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking nominations for six trade advisory committees, including one for the fruit and vegetable industry.