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Farmworker groups, others sue Florida over SB 1718 immigration bill
SB 1718 Farmworker organizations lawsuit Florida anti-immigrant law
UF disease, water info help Florida watermelon growers’ bumper crop
watermelon crop care disease management water nutrients University of Florida Extension Florida soil health
California LGMA launches Romaine testing program
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has initiated a two-year food safety study on pathogens in Romaine lettuce, which has been the target of investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years.
Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary
Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes
As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB).
Groups plan legal challenge to new Florida immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations plan to challenge Florida’s new immigration law that specialty crop growers say severely threatens their ability to hire a workforce.
CDFA offers healthy soils program funding
CDFA soil health California Department of Food and Agriculture
Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for climate solutions and other issues in the 2023 Farm Bill.
After March freeze, Georgia, Southeast counties declared disaster areas
USDA natural disaster areas freeze peaches Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee
New Jersey Ag Secretary Douglas Fisher retires
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is retiring after 14 years in the position, following a career as supermarket owner and operator and member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Florida tomato growers defend suspension agreement filing
Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa.
Coalition opposes bills to overhaul California water rights rules
California water rights rules irrigation California Farm Bureau
Farm Robotics Challenge winners named
A robot designed to reduce farmworker injuries and streamline harvest took the top prize in the Farm Robotics Challenge 2023.
Food and ag summit tackles water, farm bill
Food & Ag Issues Summit West drought water irrigation inputs labor costs regulations
Florida tomato growers recommend terminating suspension agreement
Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Florida tomato growers
GFVGA reports widespread storm damage
Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association GFVGA storm damage UGA Extension disaster recovery
MSU AgBioResearch names assistant director
Michigan State University MSU AgBioResearch