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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 Trade Association and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance —... more »
Ag Labor Review: Taking the reins
As the new year begins in our nation’s capital, some things never seem to change. With the election just 11 months away and unfinished business from last year still lingering, 2026 promises to be a... more »
Aid update: Congress considers $15 billion carveout that includes specialty crop growers
Key members of the U.S. House and Senate are working to put together $15 billion in aid, including relief for specialty crop growers, in this month’s appropriation bills, according to a POLITICO report. Sen. John... more »
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
In California, the new year has ushered in a handful of new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations throughout the state. Caleb Howard with AgAlert.com writes, “As of Jan. 1, there are new laws pertaining... more »
What about apples, grapes? USDA bridge payments skip specialty crops, for now
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA): the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As part of the program, $12 billion will be paid to... more »
USMCA review: Washington grower sounds off on cheap Mexican produce imports
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently held a hearing regarding the operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) was represented at the hearing by... more »
USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement next week
As farmers of all crops grapple with high operating costs and lost trade market access as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations, USDA secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins promised news on additional direct farmer... more »
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
The United Farm Workers of America (UFWA) and the United Farm Worker Foundation (UFWF) filed a lawsuit behalf of 18 farm workers to reverse the Trump administration’s wage cut rule, according to a press release. UFWF... more »
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