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Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s emerging leaders announced

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept.22 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the cre... more

Study: Tomato trade with Mexico could cost US growers $250M a year

As Mexico increases tomato exports across the world, including to the United States, prices plummet for American growers, including those in Florida. That practice could cost American growers as much as $252 million per year – or 27% in revenue ... more

Gov. Newsom’s veto of AB 616 praised by California ag groups

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson on Sept. 22 applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing Assembly Bill 616. The legislation would have allowed yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing instead of a secret ballot election. ... more

FFVA honors Florida agriculture department marketing division

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Marketing and Development with its 2021 Friend of the Industry Award. The award was presented during FFVA’s 77th annua... more

Virtual meeting to gather input on statistical programs set by USDA

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting virtually Oct. 13-14 from noon-3 p.m. ET. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share recent and pending statis... more

Importance of farm safety stressed in Indiana farm fatality summary

Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program released the annual Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview, coinciding with National Farm Safety and Health Week. The annual observance has been the third week of Septemb... more

Bayer to launch organic vegetable seeds portfolio

Bayer announced Sept. 22 that it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the new Vegetables by Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed. The launch of Vegetables by Bayer will focus on certified organic production in three ... more