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China a growing threat for canned peaches

03/01/24 7:50 AM By Brad Hooker

More Chinese canned peaches are entering California, leading to fewer jobs for farmworkers and at canneries, according to Rich Hudgins, president of the California Canning Peach Association.

Ag bills stall in Appropriations

01/19/24 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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Fiscal committees killed three bills related to dairy digesters, drought relief and groundwater plans.

California fends off invasive species threat from Chile

12/06/23 9:18 AM By Brad Hooker

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California Farm Bureau raises alarms over Chile dropping a fumigation rule for table grapes.

Johansson cheers water wins of 2023, but warns of policy plays ahead

12/06/23 7:10 AM By Brad Hooker

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President Jamie Johansson opened the California Farm Bureau’s annual meeting recapping a year of wins in Sacramento water policy while outlining the many battles to come in 2024.

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July 04, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Mike Joyner - Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. At a time when more Americans are turning more health conscious by adding fruits and vegetables to their diets, many of the nation's specialty crop growers are struggling to survive. Joyner says the volume of imports from Mexico and other countries continues to grow, depressing opportunities for domestic growers. Specialty crop growers face ongoing challenges in finding an adequate workforce and support legislative efforts to revise the nation's H-2A regulations. Joyner says specialty crop growers need better crop insurance coverage options and hope future assistance programs are more equitable for fruit and vegetable farmers.

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07.10.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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