Fruits, legislation

U.S. Apple joins farm groups in letter to Congress detailing farm economic crisis as losses mount

A large contingent of specialty crop organizations — including the U.S. Apple Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Georgia and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Associations, Organic Tra... more »

Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest

How cold is too cold? MSU experts say tree fruit buds should be safe

A notable cold snap is in the forecast this weekend across the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and the South. In some northern geographies, overnight lows will approach or even exceed -10° F. Underst... more »

Cherries

Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks 2026 board member nominees

The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) is seeking nominees for a Public Alternate position on its board, according to a release from the company. This position is for a three-year term begin... more »

Fruits, West

California Avocado Commission confirms farmer Rachael Laenen as first female chair

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently conducted Board of Directors elections. Rachael Laenen, who has served on the CAC board since November 2020, has been confirmed as the commission's fi... more »

Fruits, Marketing

Meet the new ag storytellers

Scroll through social media today, and you’re just as likely to land in a potato field or apple orchard as you are on a cooking reel or vacation video. That’s no accident. A growing number of spe... more »

Labor, Pacific Northwest, Regulations

WAFLA expands footprint with Washington Growers League merger

The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA) and the Washington Growers League (WGL) are merging together under the WAFLA name to “better serve labor-intensive farms across Washington and the Pa... more »