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Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Learn about a proposed bill that creates a specialty crop trade fairness working group, provides feedback to USDA Secretary Rollins.
Unlock spray drone best practices: Attend Great Lakes Expo’s Drones in Specialty Crops Symposium
Great Lakes Expo has added an all-day spray drone education session. Explore the meeting agenda and get registered.
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how the federal government shutdown is harming apple storage numbers reporting.
How troublesome have pests and disease been this year for you?
Growers are invited to participate in this year’s Fruit Growers News pest and disease survey. Learn more on how your input can help other growers.
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission has hired a research manager. Read about her viticulture experience.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The U.S. Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board members
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is looking for board members. Read about the positions open in the tart cherry organization.
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Farmers could receive up to $12 billion in aid after the government shutdown ends. Read more to see how growers may benefit from this relief.
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced its labor forum lineup. Read about what’s planned.
Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices
A newly announced trade investigation will probe Chinese trade practices. Read more about the investigation in relation to the 2020 Phase One trade deal.
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The USHBC has opened applicants for its blueberry leadership program. Read about the program and its recent graduating class of industry professionals.
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
An ag labor group wants Washington to help growers. Learn what members of the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition are requesting from federal lawmakers.
U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition
U.S. ag exports are declining. Read how American ag is falling behind other countries.
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has named John Hollay its next president and CEO. Read more about the transition.
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
Specialty crop leaders urge targeted aid and continued trade talks as the government shutdown stalls relief. Learn what’s at stake for growers.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission has opened its research grant portal. Learn what the commission seeks in research benefiting growers and wineries.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
USApple weighs in on Interim Final Rule revising AEWR methodology
USApple comments on Interim Final Rule revision. Learn what the growers group thinks about improving AEWR methodology.
