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House committee approves farm bill with specialty crop focus
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft following a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
Michigan State expert: Heed these food safety tips for u-pick agritourism fun all year long
There are a handful of general practices to follow during a visit to a u-pick farm. Read on for top food safety recommendations from MSU.
Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices
A newly announced trade investigation will probe Chinese trade practices. Read more about the investigation in relation to the 2020 Phase One trade deal.
Senate confirms Rollins as new ag secretary
Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Editor’s Letter: Seeking efficient tree fruit varieties
In the Fruit Growers News November 2024 issue read about tree fruit varieties, new cultivars, Ridgefest, plum varieties and more.
USHBC releases annual impact report
Shelly Hartmann, chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), emailed that the 2023 Impact Report has been released.
New Michigan horticulture group leader embraces change
Beth Hubbard is the new leader of the Michigan State Horticultural Society. Read more about her farming operation.
Farm Action group pushes specialty crops to reduce ag trade deficit
Farm Action Fund 2023 Farm Bill corporate agriculture specialty crops feed USDA
Congressional resolution supports checkoff programs
A coalition of marketing orders and research and promotion boards for specialty crops and other agriculture sectors have endorsed a congressional resolution supporting their activities.
USDA corrects Emergency Relief Program policy
USDA Emergency Relief Program ERP Farm Service Agency FSA
Registration opens for FIRA USA 2023
FIRA USA 2023 registration
PickTrace offers webinar on ag employment laws
PickTrace, whose workforce and productivity management software solution is designed for growers, is presenting a webinar on being prepared for audits from the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour division.
