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Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate
The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday.
innov8.ag buys ag labor tracking firm
An AgTech company’s purchase of an agricultural labor tracking provider could help improve labor efficiencies for growers of berries, tree fruit, nuts, vegetables and nursery crops.
Young Farmers group condemns House SNAP, ag cuts
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is sounding the alarm about devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other ag programs.
2025 Michigan asparagus season kicks off with promotions
With Michigan’s asparagus season now underway, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) is launching a fresh consumer marketing campaign to boost the vegetable’s profile and drive demand.
Tariff pause sends stock markets relief, ag impact murky
In a move that could bring welcome relief to specialty agriculture and horticulture businesses caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes, the Trump administration announced on Monday morning a 90-day reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports.
TIPA voices concerns about tomato agreement termination
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is warning that ending the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) could bring economic chaos and higher tomato prices across the U.S.
UK trade deal applauded by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is applauding a trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The deal is the first the U.S. government has agreed to since President Donald Trump imposed higher tariffs on a large number of countries... more