Associations
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced new officers and directors for the 2026 IFPA board of directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin its board... more »
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule, bringing a much-needed measure of wage stability for agricultural employers as Florida... more »
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has named Thomas Coene as chairman of the board. Coene and his wife Lindsey grow apples on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Ontario, New York, at Windmill... more »
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan growers plan to harvest 30 million bushels of apples for the 2025-26 season. Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Aug. 15 as part of the... more »
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple is forecasting... more »
Blueberry industry releases national impact study
A new report provides a detailed look into the blueberry industry’s economic contributions to the U.S. A study commissioned by the Folsom, California-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) examined the blueberry industry’s economic impact on... more »
IFTA winter tour: New York orchard lessons
Growers participating in orchard tours and sessions at the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) annual conference learned how to be more efficient in their orchard operations. Sessions highlighted the difficult situation facing apple growers. “We’re... more »
IFTA recognizes industry leaders
At their western New York conference, members of the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) honored individuals for their contributions to the horticulture industry. Growers, horticulturists, researchers and Extension personnel received recognition during a business meeting... more »
American Farm Bureau establishes 2025 policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics at the San Antonio, Texas, convention ranged from... more »
EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables. The Farmworker of the Year Award is open to... more »
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