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Tom Vilsack set to be nominated as USDA secretary
President-Elect Joe Biden announced Dec. 8 that he would nominate Tom Vilsack to be his Secretary of Agriculture. Vilsack previously served as USDA Se... READ MORE »
Oppy’s Anderson saluted for 45 years of service to the industry
The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) recently recognized Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its Life... READ MORE »
Winner of Round Two of Grow-NY food and ag business competition named
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Nov. 23 that animal science company Soos Technology of Kidron, Israel was named as the $1 million grand prize ... READ MORE »
PMA welcomes six industry leaders to PMA Board of Directors
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will welcome sixnew industry leaders to the PMA Board of Directors on Thursday, Oct. 22 as the board meets for the... READ MORE »
Leadership change announced at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery
Eugene, Oregon-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., has announced changes in its top leadership. Effective Sept. 24, 2020, Oscar Verges, is promo... READ MORE »
Michigan ag unit announces 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant recipients
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced Oct. 20 the Michigan recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture�... READ MORE »
Perdue outlines specialty crop trade policy in Michigan stop
When U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue spent time Aug. 21 in west Michigan and northern Indiana, he received feedback regarding challenges fa... READ MORE »
Washington state expecting a smaller apple crop
Washington state, the nation’s leading producer of apples, is expecting a smaller crop yield this year. Washington produces 65% of the fresh apples ... READ MORE »
U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to protect Southeastern growers lauded
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has applauded and supported the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to protect Southeastern prod... READ MORE »
Ag groups urge USTR, Congress to support membership in WTO
A coalition of 62 leading U.S. agriculture stakeholders today called sept. 24 for continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). ... READ MORE »