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USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The USDA isn't expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA ... more »
Organic industry urges Congress to fund critical USDA Farm Bill programs
With the clock running down on the Farm Bill, which is set to expire on Oct. 1, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to find the fun... more »
Markon summit interests foodservice customers
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 ... more »
Farm Bureau queries presidential candidates on farm policies
For more than 40 years, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues l... more »
Fruit, vegetable and nut exports help balance U.S. ag export deficit
Exports of fruits, nuts, vegetables and potatoes are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors in the expanding overall U.S. agricultural trad... more »
New members sought for USDA ag trade committees
The USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are seeking new members to serve on the agricultural trade advisory committees. Commi... more »
U.S. apple production forecast to reach 260 million bushels
Following record-breaking production last year, U.S. apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S.... more »
Florida tomato groups hire Robert Guenther
The trade associations that represent Florida’s tomato growers, packers and shippers have hired Robert Guenther to be their next leader. Guenther... more »
