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USApple: Easing of tariffs on EU imports won’t help US growers

Jim Bair, president & CEO of the U.S. Apple Association, issued the following statement Nov. 2 regarding the proposed easing of U.S. tariffs on European Union imports. “This weekend’s announcement that the Biden administration will ease tari... more

USDA’S Science and Research Advisory Board includes specialty ag

The USDA announced Oct. 28 the appointment of 14 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. Eight members are new appointments and six members are re-appointments. The National Agricultural R... more

2021 crop of WSU’s Cosmic Crisp apples will hit stores early

The third harvest of Washington State University’s Cosmic Crisp apple will hit stores well before Apple Cup. The official 2021 release date for the apple, Nov. 8, is weeks earlier than the first two crops of 2019 and 2020. Set by a quality stand... more

Tegu spread threatens Florida’s wildlife, natural areas, crops

Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate demonstrating critical implications for native wildlife, numerous natural areas, and even restoration efforts for Ev... more

2021 Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum Nov. 9-10

The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum will be in person in Tifton, Georgia, Nov. 9-10. Hear advice from industry experts to help you comply with labor regulations and get updates about OSHA and DOL in this new COVID world. This event is to equip... more

Grant funding available for California Healthy Soils Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program. The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases a... more

New promotional opportunity available for agritourism venues

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is looking for orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more to showcase on a new app dedicated to connecting consumers with agritourism venues. The American Farm Trail app, created by the foun... more