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Agricultural coalition launches in support of USMCA
Forty farm and agricultural groups, including the International Fresh Produce Association and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, have join... continue reading »
IFPA applauds legislation promoting produce prescriptions for veterans
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomes new legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide pr... continue reading »
US, Mexico to begin discussions of possible USMCA reforms
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to begin talks on possible United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement reforms at an unspecified date. U.S. Trade R... continue reading »
USDA to purchase up to $80M in specialty crops
USDA will purchase up to $80 million in specialty crops and products in a move fruit and tree nut growers hope will provide a boost. As growers awa... continue reading »
New dietary guidelines call for more beans, less red meat
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released Jan. 7 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and USDA recommend Americans eat more beans, peas... continue reading »
Ag industry continues to push for specialty crop inclusion in grower aid
Potential aid for U.S. farmers hurt by ongoing tariff turmoil will address slumping commodity prices in addition to export losses from ongoing tariff ... continue reading »
2026 edition of Farmers’ Almanac will be the last
A 200-year farming tradition is coming to an end. The 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be the last of its kind. Editor Sandy Duncan and editor emeritus P... continue reading »
Study sounds alarm about shrinking US export markets
A recent study found that U.S. agriculture export markets are shrinking as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports. Shifting global dynamics, ... continue reading »
SCFBA renews call for specialty crop consideration in ag relief
Amid the federal government shutdown, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is urging the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency eco... continue reading »
NIFA Extension support program RFPs due Oct. 31
Requests for proposals for USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) fiscal year 2026 Capacity Programs must be received by Oct. 31. ... continue reading »
