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California produce groups among those to endorse Rep. Costa for Ag Committee chair
- General News
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who announced he will seek the chairmanship of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, received key endorsements from 70 agricultural organizations because of his extensive experience and effectiveness in delivering results for American agriculture.
Washington Conference hill visits continue this week
- General News
I talked with Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, for United Fresh Produce Association about what's ahead for the Washington Conference.
Virtual Congressional visits still matter
- General News
If you’re getting sick of the rules during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Even our government representatives are tired of it.
Produce associations urge market stabilization plan
- General NewsIn a March 30 letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, more than 75 produce associations …
Senate relief bill has help for ag companies
- General NewsThe United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency bill the night of March 25, and …
Produce industry requests billions in relief from Congress
- General News
Robert Guenther, senior vice president, public policy for United Fresh, said March 24 that the produce industry’s request has been well received, and he’s optimistic funding will get in a bill that heads to the president as soon as today.