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Local Citrus, Lasting Impact
California Ag Today
From orchard rows to lunch trays, Sparks Ranch is making a difference.
Eat More Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
Farm of the Future
Genetics has carried our agricultural productivity a long way. But with new genome editing tools, we may still just be at the tip of the iceberg of what’s possible.
Ag Stories on Social Media
Fruit Grower Report
So many of the problems facing farmers today comes from a lack of understanding among the public about where their food comes from and what it takes to produce it.
Federal Help Sought for Peach Farmers
California Ag Today
Lawmakers urge swift action as growers confront mounting losses.
Don't Blame President
Fruit Grower Report
When contacting your legislators to discuss your concerns about the challenges facing farmers today, it’s important to keep a level head.
Blemishes Are Beautiful
Fruit Grower Report
Pears are delicious and can be a healthy part of a diet, but getting consumers on board can be a challenge.
Income Vs Labor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s no secret that the cost of agricultural labor is a major expense for farmers, but it has exploded in recent years to a level that many cannot afford.
Talk to Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
Florida Blueberry Recovery and War Impact on Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
After a hard winter that froze blossoms and fruit, Florida blueberry growers are recovering from the chilly season, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.
Farm Groups Push for H-2A Reform in Washington
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agricultural leaders from across the Southeast joined the Ag Wage Reform Coalition to urge Congress to strengthen the guest worker program farmers rely on.
San Diego County Area Quarantined After Mexican Fruit Fly Detection
California Ag Today
State and federal officials launch eradication efforts in La Mesa following the discovery of five flies, including a mated female.
Ag Priorities in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into this year’s legislative session with a list of priorities and will leave with plenty of following up to do.
Celebrating a Champion for School Meals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Alabama School Nutrition Association recognized Commissioner Rick Pate as Friend of the Year for helping connect local farmers with school cafeterias through the state’s Farm to School Incentive Program.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a deadline vote last week, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
AEWR and More
Fruit Grower Report
As you probably know, there have been changes to how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated and many in the ag workforce say that’s a good thing. But is there more?