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Industry groups react to withdrawal from TPP
President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and negotiations. Industry groups have since released statements regarding the withdrawal. Read their statements below. Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: "While President... more »
USHBC kicks off new consumer campaign
Many U.S. consumers believe blueberries are only in season May through August. With the goal of changing those perceptions, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is conducting a Winter Fresh, Summer Somewhere campaign which runs through... more »
USDA offers grants to help local food sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) made available $27 million in grants to fund projects designed to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses. Applications have been... more »
Comments requested for proposed organic research, promotion program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover certified organic products and would... more »
Registration open for California Regional Agritourism Summits
The University of California Small Farm Program and UC Cooperative Extension advisors in four California regions are working with local partners to organize Regional Agritourism Summits. The summits will be occasions for farmers, ranchers, county... more »
New members appointed to National Watermelon Promotion Board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 13 members to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Twelve members will serve three-year terms, which began on Jan. 1, and will end on Dec. 31, 2019. The new member... more »
RubyFrost apples now available
Crunch Time Apple Growers’ RubyFrost apples are arriving now at supermarkets across the United States. They will be available for a short time only, according to Crunch Time. According to Mark Russell, RubyFrost grower and... more »
Western NY Food Hub to host grower meeting
Eden Valley Growers (EVG), a farmer-owned cooperative and the owner/operator of the Western NY Food Hub, will host an information session on how technical assistance and support will be provided for farmers interested in selling... more »
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