100-Plus California Organic Producers Call for Support in Farm Bill

A fruit and vegetable coalition puts the potato industry on a strong footing with the vital legislation.

National Potato Council’s John Keeling says the traditional time frame for rallying support for significant new legislation is closing, including immigration reform and agricultural trade.

A running theme from agricultural-friendly politicians speaking at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference was the need for a bipartisan approach to agriculture and immigration.

Emerging leader development for agriculture starts from the ground up.

Participation in this process will be crucial to ensure your needs are understood and addressed.

In the last 10 years, an alliance has used its combined voice to create programs like the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, the Specialty Crop Block Grant program, the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program, and others.

Michigan apple grower says agriculture’s future depends on Farm Bill funding.

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has kicked off its efforts to communicate to Congress its priority needs […]

With challenging issues afoot, it’s not too early to start thinking about policies and funding implications surrounding the next Farm Bill.

U.S. Apple Association, United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers Association, National Peach Council, National Potato Council, and California […]

USDA has proposed a new rule which would limit payment to those who are only actively engaged in farming.

Federal Farm Bill funding will bolster surveillance, detection, and identification of invasive threats to crops.

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s board of directors are working on a number of key issues that will be front-burner throughout 2015.

Florida Citrus Mutual is pushing a proposal forward that will allow growers to directly write off putting new trees in the ground.

Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.

Researchers partnering with FDACS and USDA on 24 separate projects to strengthen the produce market sector.

Changes increase eligibility and financing options.

Most of the grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill.

A six-month progress report states disaster relief, risk management tools, innovative conservation partnerships, and the research foundation are all moving forward.