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Deadline to report acreage for bridge payments this week
The deadline to report 2025 acreage for USDA bridge payments to producers of specialty crops and sugar is March 13. Learn more.
Specialty crop focus intensifies as House committee approves farm bill
Specialty crop growers applaud legislation spotlighting industry as House ag committee prepares for farm bill markup
Up to $600M in disaster relief now available to Florida growers
Florida producers can now apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance related to losses from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons.
Group pushes for permanent reform to AEWR rule
An advocacy group is pushing legislators to make permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Learn more.
Postharvest solutions company expanding UAE presence
Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology is launching a new venture in the United Arab Emirates. Find out more.
New 10% tariffs now in effect despite Supreme Court ruling
Global 10% tariffs are now in effect despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a broad set of the taxes. Discover industry reaction
California growers have new pest control options
The California registration of products from pest management and plant health company ProFarm offers new tools to growers. Learn more.
Funding to expand MSU food processing and technology program
The Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology is expanding its food processing workforce training program. Learn more.
Bite-sized potato line from Cal-Organic Farms launching
A new bite-sized potato line from Grimmway Produce Group brand Cal-Organic Farms will soon hit shelves. Find out more details.
Ground broken on $860M distribution center in North Carolina
A new $860M distribution center will add more than 1 million square feet of fresh and frozen distribution capacity. Learn more.
Edible Garden CEO named to list of business leaders
Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras has joined a ranking of influential New Jersey business leaders for the second consecutive year. Learn more.
Specialty crops focus of several farm bill draft provisions
Special crops are addressed in several provisions in a farm bill draft released Feb. 13 by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Learn more.
SCFBA renews calls for additional aid after USDA announcement
After the announcement of $1 billion in one-time bridge payments to specialty crop growers, an advocacy group renewed calls for more help.
Farm bill discussion expected later this month
U.S. House debate on a new farm bill has been set for Feb. 23-25, with a floor vote hoped for before the Easter recess. Learn more.