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Farm Bureau applauds USDA’s small farms focus
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is commending USDA programs designed to aid small farms. On May 19, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke... more »
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 (SN... more »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill faces backlash over SNAP cuts
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes... more »
Organic farmers join legal challenge against USDA cuts in broad coalition lawsuit
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) and its six sister chapters across the Northeast have joined a sweeping lawsuit challen... more »
UK trade deal applauded by American 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. gover... more »
Tariff pause greeted with relief by stock markets; ag impact still murky
In a move that could bring welcome relief to specialty agriculture and horticulture businesses caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes... more »
Organic Produce Summit 2025 to spotlight industry trends and innovations
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) is set to return to Monterey, California, on July 9 and 10, 2025, bringing together over 200 organic growers, shipper... more »
40 Under Forty award nominations now open
Do you know a rising star in the fruit and vegetable industry? Someone who’s making waves through innovation, leadership and a passion for progress?... more »
UC Davis research project to map California’s transition to organic farming
A new research project led by the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is studying how and why California’s transition to organic farming is a... more »
Texas International Produce Association applauds Mexico water agreement
Three Texas grower organizations are lauding a long-awaited water agreement between the U.S and Mexico. After a prolonged advocacy ef... more »
USDA to deliver second round of MASC payments to specialty crop growers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a second round of payments is coming for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Ass... more »
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
The cost of inheriting the family farm will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estat... more »
