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Farmer sentiment rebounds

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index improved in June, rising 17 points to a reading of 121. The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers’ more optimistic view of the futur... 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 »

CDFA offers $4 million dollars of funding for Healthy Soils Demonstration Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the availability of approximately $4 million dollars of grant funding for its Healthy Soils Demonstration Program. Program informati... 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 »

Almond Alliance applauds lifting of India’s tariffs on U.S. almonds

The Almond Alliance welcomed the announcement from the United States and India that stated the retaliatory tariffs on almonds will be lifted. “We are greatly pleased to resolve this issue so that... more »

India eliminates 20% retaliatory tariff on walnuts

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s announcement that India agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on walnuts, as well as additional U.S. products, is welcome news. Trade representat... more »

Coalition opposes California water rights rules

As California experiences wild swings in climate from drought to floods, critics of the state’s water rights system seek to overhaul rules that date back to California’s founding in 1850. Three... more »

Varroa mites and deformed wing virus impacts on honeybees

Controlling for Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honeybees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and make b... more »

Bill aims to advance mechanization and automation development

Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Max Miller (R-Ohio), and Abagail Spanberger (D-Va.) introduced a bill to establish a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Res... more »

Western Growers and S2G Ventures seek 2023 AgSharks Competition applications

At this event, agtech startups pitch innovations in front of an audience of the world’s largest specialty crop producers to win a $250,000 minimum investment. Impact-driven entrepreneurs and startup... more »