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Tomato growers applaud tomato suspension agreement termination

American tomato farmers nationwide and the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) applauded the April 15 announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective July 14.

Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm

Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, aiming to advance research and technology adoption for growers and retailers. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20 to mark the official... more

Trump suggests legal pathway for undocumented farmworkers amid deportation push

President Donald Trump has suggested a new plan that could allow undocumented agricultural workers to gain legal status, if they voluntarily leave the country and re-enter through a formal process. Trump’s comments during an April 10 Cabinet mee... more

EFI streamlines worker certification program

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has streamlined its workforce certification process. Learn how the change impacts growers and farmworkers.

Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, offering a temporary reprieve amid escalating global trade tensions. The April 9 decision excludes China, which will now face a steep 125%... more