Fruits
India lifts tariffs on U.S. apples
India has lifted its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, which drastically cut exports since they were established just over four years ago. The 20... more »
USDA seeks comments for NOSB fall meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has opened registration for people who want to speak at online comment sessions or submit written comments... more »
House Ag Committee seeks labor input from growers
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has created a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group and is asking growers of specialty crops and other comm... more »
USDA appoints ag advisory committee members
The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory com... more »
IFPA announces slate of 2024 board members, executive committee
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has a new slate of officers and directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot s... more »
USDA adds to Growing Organic Workforce course
The National Organic Program (NOP) has published new resources in its Growing the Organic Workforce course in the USDA Organic Integrity Learning Cent... more »
Organics Unlimited chooses inaugural scholarship student
Organics Unlimited’s GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers) Fund has selected Carmen Leticia Hidalgo Mujica as the first recipient of ... more »
Vermont offers funding for organic certification
Through the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets offers funding assistance to organic producer... more »
