Regulations
USDA offers disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA) is in the field meeting with growers impacted by... more »
USDA data users meeting scheduled
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is set to host the biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16, which provides an online forum for stakeholders to discuss recent and upcoming changes in agricultural statistical programs.... more »
IFPA Policy Retreat sets advocacy agenda for 2025 amid key industry challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosted a Policy Retreat this month, bringing together volunteer leaders from the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee. Held at National Harbor, the retreat focused on shaping... more »
Farm labor groups file lawsuit against H-2A regulations
A coalition of growers and farm advocacy groups has filed a legal challenge against new H-2A rules. The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), other farm and labor... more »
Presidential candidates provide positions to American Farm Bureau
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump revealed their priorities for American agriculture in responses provided by their campaigns to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau asked... more »
NCAE files lawsuit against DOL
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has filed a lawsuit challenging a Department of Labor rule they argue is unconstitutional and harmful to farm and ranch families. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District... more »
Female leaders to be part of IFPA Global Produce show
Women leaders are set to take the stage at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt to dismantle myths about... more »
IFPA mourns the passing of past United Fresh leader
Al Vangelos, a longtime produce industry leader, is being mourned by the industry. Vangelos, a past chair of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, an International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), legacy organization, has died.... more »