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Contested filing requirement reinstated 

After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals ... more »
USDA MASC Program

Funding increased, caps raised, application deadline extended for speciality crops program

The USDA has increased funding for the Marketing for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extended the application deadline. Learn how you can apply. more »

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 »

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 »
G&R Farms

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 »
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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 »
American Farm Bureau Federation

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 »
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days

Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan Grape Socie... more »
USDA

USDA offers specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds

Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds are available. Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. ... more »

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