How Growers Can Best Cut Through the Noise of Politics

Ag industry organizations hail passage of historic labor bill, which now moves to the Senate.

A bipartisan bill has been introduced on Capitol Hill to help reform ongoing ag labor problems. See what industry association leaders are saying about it.

Attendees flocked to Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 76th Annual Convention in record numbers — for good reason.

Learn who will succeed current association President and CEO Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years at the helm.

Following Secretary Perdue’s poorly stated comment about small farms having little future, Technology Editor Matthew J. Grassi finds much to inspire him among the growers and farmers he has met.

Finally, some good news for American producers of specialty crops such as nuts, berries, sweet corn, and broccoli from the front lines of the tariff war.

The renowned Colorado vegetable grower tells American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller how he and his peers have grabbed the attention of politicians.

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor sees firsthand ecosystem services being provided on the farm.

If you don’t know your elected representatives (local, state, national), take steps to meet them and their staff.

See what challenges in Tallahassee have turned into future opportunity on the state’s farming front.

The New York State Assembly voted in an amended version of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which requires farm owners to pay workers overtime wages and grants farm workers the right to unionize and collectively bargain with management.

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) is a lightning rod persona, with as many detractors as supporters. That position in […]

Paul Baker, a fruit and vegetable grower as well as the Director of New York’s fruit association, raises the alarm on the unintended long-term consequences of the potential law.

U.S. potato exports losses could exceed more than $400 million annually.

Legislation formally defines specialty segment of products, opening up options for growers and opportunities for suppliers.

Nikki Fried appoints director to help drive Department initiatives and opportunities with industrial hemp and medical marijuana.

Government agency is hiring for spots just below the level requiring Senate approval while re-submitting them for the higher level positions.

Industry association estimates new farm bill appropriations will exceed $50 million each year.

As the government shutdown continues, FDA is calling its food safety inspection staff back in to work.