Category: Policy & Regulations
Leadership duo managing Organic Trade Association
The Organic Trade Association has appointed a new leadership team, Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon, co-CEOs.
Florida legislators file joint resolution to create tax exemptions on farm machinery, equipment on ag property
Florida legislators file joint resolution to create tax exemptions on farm machinery, equipment on ag property.
USDA is now accepting applications from tree nut growers for trade mission to India
USDA is now accepting applications from U.S. tree nut exporters, and others, who wish to join this trade mission to India.
USDA launches FLSP Program
USDA, in coordination with other federal agencies, is offering up to $65 million in grants available for the FLSP Program.
USDA invests in American food and agriculture supply chains
USDA has announced that it is making investments that will strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, expand markets for agricultural producers, and lower food costs.
USDA releases details on 2022 Census of Agriculture data
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on Feb. 13, 2024.
Evolving MRL regulations highlight importance of grower–handler communication
Shifting almond maximum residue level (MRL) standards require strong communication. Learn how to stay compliant and protect market access.
Bipartisan legislation aims to boost nut exports
The Specialty CROP Act was introduced to help farmers fight through trade barriers and sell more nut and other specialty crop exports.
Specialty crop investments focus of USDA effort
USDA Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative
USDA proposes revising pecan standards
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing changing U.S. in-shell and shelled pecan standards.
USDA provides $3+ billion in disaster funding to commodity and specialty crop producers
USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022.
House bill would protect organic industry’s future
organic standards Organic Trade Association Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act CIAO Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 USDA
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance endorses legislation
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance fruits vegetables dried fruit tree nuts nursery nutrition organic legislation Farm Bill Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
WBA revises minimum price recommendation, up 70 cents per pound
The Walnut Bargaining Association has updated its minimum price recommendation to 70 cents per pound in-shell.