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California ag groups praise Gov. Newsom’s veto of AB 616

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson on Sept. 22 applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing Assembly Bill 616. The legislation would have allowed yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing instead of a secret ballot election. ... more

Florida agriculture department marketing division receives FFVA honors

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Marketing and Development with its 2021 Friend of the Industry Award. The award was presented during FFVA’s 77th annua... more

USDA hosting virtual meeting to gather input on statistical programs

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting virtually Oct. 13-14 from noon-3 p.m. ET. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share recent and pending statis... more

Indiana farm fatality summary stresses importance of farm safety

Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program released the annual Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview, coinciding with National Farm Safety and Health Week. The annual observance has been the third week of Septemb... more

Deregulation extended for apple variety PG451 Arctic Gala

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is extending deregulation to an apple variety, designated as PG451 Arctic Gala, developed using genetic engineering to prevent browning by Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. Animal and Plant Health Ins... more

California budget boosts wildfire funding; labor bills pass

As another wildfire season rages in California, state lawmakers are seeking to ramp up mitigation efforts and help people working outside protect themselves from smoke. Among bills passed before the Legislature adjourned is Assembly Bill 73, autho... more

New class of FFVA’s emerging leaders announced

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept. 21 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the crea... more