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Biden pushes Congress to enact rail agreement
The U.S. national rail strike has been postponed, not averted. The major railroads and the railroad workers’ unions have been...
Lawns versus lettuce and tomatoes
Remember President Kennedy? Remember “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”?...
IFPA supports introduction of Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act
Newark, De. & Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 commends leadership of the House Committee on...
IFPA joins call for Senate action on farm labor shortage and rising food costs
July 12, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today national and state agricultural leaders joined Republican Members of Congress – including U.S. Representatives Dan...
Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
June 13, 2022 — In light of the final passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, International Fresh Produce Association...
Independent contractors: The seesaw teeters
One recurring element that is subject to the seesaws of partisan politics is the status of independent contractors versus paid...
IFPA leaders testify on challenges to House Agriculture Subcommittee
Washington, DC – Today during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research hearing titled “A 2022...
IFPA supports increase in WIC produce benefits in appropriations bill
March 9, 2022 — Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) released text...
Republican Congress members say USDA abused its authority with SNAP increase
From the Committee On Oversight and Reform WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer and House...
The SF Market hosts Congressman for tour to address food insecurity
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The SF Market – the Bay Area’s source for fresh produce, welcomed Congressman...
FPAA and TIPA support bipartisan efforts to maintain the standard definitions in 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement
Bipartisan Group Led by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges Dept. of Commerce to Reject Reinterpretation of TSA and changes to the...
George W. Bush pushes immigration reform
Which is the latest organization to speak out in favor of immigration reform? The George W. Bush Institute, a conservative...
FFVA praises Congress members letter to USTR urging trade relief for U.S. growers
May 6, 2021 — On Wednesday, a bipartisan letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai calling for the...
Immigration reform no closer to reality
The U.S. House of Representatives expect to pass the Farm Modernization Workforce Act as soon as Thursday, March 18. The...
FPAA credits Congressional effort to help imported produce
NOGALES, Az. (Jan. 12, 2021) – With billions of dollars at stake, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB...
What’s in the Congressional Covid relief package for agriculture
Both houses of Congress easily passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill and a $1.4 trillion spending bill that will...
California produce groups among those to endorse Rep. Costa for Ag Committee chair
Nov 13, 2020 Press Release FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who announced he will seek the chairmanship of...
Washington Conference hill visits continue this week
I talked with Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, for United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 about what’s ahead...
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