Legumes

Improved coffee output could strengthen the U.S. supply, but input costs and weather risks keep the outlook uncertain.
Reliance on vegetable imports remains uneven, with domestic production still anchoring several major categories.
Donald Chase of Chase Farms joined us to discuss drought conditions, planting progress, input costs, and the outlook for Georgia agriculture.
Strong demand persists despite short-term price pressure.
Transporting pollinator colonies—primarily honey bee hives—is a major logistical operation in U.S. agriculture. Costs can vary widely depending on distance, fuel prices, labor, and timing.
Price volatility is driving shifts in demand and supply innovation.
Strong Easter demand supports protein and crop markets.
Expanded access could boost demand for U.S. exports.
Expanding supplies are weighing on global coffee and cocoa prices.
Vive’s Art Graves shared insights on the new Phobos FC 360 foliar fungicide, its advantages for Canadian growers, early performance results, and the company’s ongoing commitment to advanced crop protection solutions.