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INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 19, 2023

Farmworker groups, others sue Florida over SB 1718 immigration bill

SB 1718 Farmworker organizations lawsuit Florida anti-immigrant law

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 17, 2023

UF disease, water info help Florida watermelon growers’ bumper crop

watermelon crop care disease management water nutrients University of Florida Extension Florida soil health

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 11, 2023

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 10, 2023

Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary

Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 06, 2023

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).

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 06, 2023

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 03, 2023

CDFA offers healthy soils program funding

CDFA soil health California Department of Food and Agriculture

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 29, 2023

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 29, 2023

After March freeze, Georgia, Southeast counties declared disaster areas

USDA natural disaster areas freeze peaches Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 28, 2023

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 28, 2023

Florida tomato growers defend suspension agreement filing

Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 27, 2023

Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects

Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 22, 2023

Coalition opposes bills to overhaul California water rights rules

California water rights rules irrigation California Farm Bureau

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 21, 2023

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 20, 2023

Food and ag summit tackles water, farm bill

Food & Ag Issues Summit West drought water irrigation inputs labor costs regulations

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 19, 2023

Florida tomato growers recommend terminating suspension agreement 

Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Florida tomato growers

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 19, 2023

GFVGA reports widespread storm damage

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association GFVGA storm damage UGA Extension disaster recovery

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 14, 2023

MSU AgBioResearch names assistant director

Michigan State University MSU AgBioResearch