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Individuals appointed to USDA organic standards board 

Five individuals have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five indust... more »

Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture

When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is and what it represents? Do you know how to cre... more »

2024 Fruit + Vegetable industry 40 Under 40 Award winners honored

Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News has honored the hard work of the newest class of 40 Under 40 winners. The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec... more »

Pecan grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager

Pecan and Vidalia onion grower-shipper G&R Farms has promoted a former seasonal worker to shed manager. In the role, Fabian Murillo oversees day-to-day operations of shed production, including ... more »

US DOL increases AEWR rates

New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The rates cover the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go int... more »

Alicia Rockwell elected Almond Board of California board chair 

The Almond Board of California’s board of directors has elected a new leader. Alicia Rockwell is the new chair of the board. Rockwell is set to take over the role on Jan. 1 from Alexi Rodriguez, ... more »

Farm Bureau calls for a “no vote” if Congress ignores ag recession

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is upset about lack of congressional action to help farmers. In a Dec. 14 news releases, the Washington, D.C.-based AFBF expressed disappointment that Con... more »