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Full program unveiled for 2020 Great Lakes EXPO virtual educational sessions
For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will be transitioning to a virtual EXPO for 2020, including virtual... READ MORE »
Food safety research enhanced by produce industry
Growers need not wait on the government for timely guidance to food safety questions or concerns. That’s what industry veteran Victor Smith sees ... READ MORE »
Potato industry still feeling effects of foodservice shutdowns
Now three months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the situation remains fluid and unsettled for the potato industry and that likely wi... READ MORE »
COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund a partnership between PMA, PHI
Produce Marketing Association’s Cathy Burns joined Nancy E. Roman of Partnership for a Healthier America for the closing of their virtual summit, PH... READ MORE »
Breaking: Increased processing of H-2A visa holders OK’d by state department
Word came from Washington, D.C. on March 26 that the U.S. State Department has taken steps to increase processing of H-2A visa holders through consula... READ MORE »
Trump’s action to coordinate California water projects supported
The (Feb. 19) signing of a record of decision coordinating federal and state water projects offers a hopeful sign, according to California Farm Bureau... READ MORE »
Ag groups support Phase One China trade deal
The Phase One trade agreement between China and the U.S. was realized Jan. 15 during a formal White House signing ceremony with President Trump and Ch... READ MORE »
Ag employers urge lower Adverse Effect Wage Rate
Following on the heels of a government-mandated increase in farmers’ labor costs, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), a diverse group of orga... READ MORE »
Ag groups back advancement of ag immigration bill
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 received House Judiciary Committee approval Nov. 20. Several organizations voiced support of the comm... READ MORE »
Update: Industry reacts to DOL’s H-2A rule proposal to streamline program
The Department of Labor (DOL) on July 15 proposed a rule to "modernize and improve" the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. Ac... READ MORE »
