Policy & Regulations

Punjabi almond growers group seeks almond board changes

A group of almond growers is requesting the Almond Board of California (ABC) change its focus. Citing increasing acreage and declining industry profits, the Punjabi American Grower's Group (PAGG), ... more »

Farm Foundation group sets virtual farm bill forum

An upcoming forum on the 2023 Farm Bill will provide attendees an updated forecast into current factors and likely policy outcomes. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the two-hour Zoom presentation is scheduled... more »

Webinar to discuss climate change challenge to produce industry

The International Fresh Produce Association is hosting a webinar to address how climate change may affect the fresh produce industry. The Newark, Delaware, based IFPA’s virtual town hall is sched... more »

SCFBA applauds the introduction of two bills

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and... more »

USDA invests $33 million to support research, Extension and education projects

The USDA announced an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-grant Universities. This investment, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Foo... more »

New agricultural officers sworn into foreign service

Alexis M. Taylor, under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs for USDA, administered the oath of office to 11 employees of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service who will serve American ... more »

FDA proposes restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs

The FDA continues to reorganize its Human Food Program (HFP) by now restructuring the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), which could include a new name. Compliance functions currently managed with... more »

Washington IFPA advocacy conference registration begins

Registration for the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Washington advocacy conference has started. Hundreds of leaders from every segment of the produce and floral industry are exp... more »

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