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Organic Grower Information Needed for USDA Survey

Starting this month, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be reaching out to U.S. organic producers for its five-year update on the organic industry. This update is arguably the most comprehensive source of data on organic farming in the United States, with both governmental and non-governmental decision-making being heavily influenced by its findings and analyses. The most recent survey was conducted in 2015.

Tracey Chow Dec 17 2019 in Agriculture

USDA Extends the Application Deadline for the Market Facilitation Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline to submit applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) through December 20, as a result of the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year.

Chardae Heim Dec 17 2019 in International Trade

Western Growers Statement on U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement

IRVINE, Calif. (December 16, 2019) – In response to the announcement that the U.S. and China have reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Stephanie Metzinger Dec 16 2019 in International Trade

House Passes Historic Ag Immigration Reform Bill

Yesterday, Wednesday, December 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA), by a vote of 260 to 165, with 226 Democrats and 34 Republicans supporting the legislation. The bill now moves to the Senate where it must be taken up by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with the support of President Trump.

Cory Lunde Dec 12 2019 in Legislative

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