Finding consumer information about recalled food products grew a bit easier with the launch of a FDA website that compiles recall notices in a searchable table.

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A new PACA rule allows a buyers and sellers to extend payment past 30 days.

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Soil compaction and tire slippage are two major concerns that they know can affect yield and productivity.

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USDA put $158 million into the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program in the 2011-12 school year, an increase of $48 million compared with the 2010-11 school year.

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The National Watermelon Association is proud to release a complete Spanish-language version of our own watermelon food safety and traceability program called, "Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Fresh Watermelon Supply Chain". 

Click HERE to read and download any or all portions of the program for your use.

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Growers look to industry groups over FDA for GAPs information

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New Database To Track Honeybee Decline

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NWA is excited to announce a NEW MEMBER SERVICE to our NWA members, INSURANCE COVERAGE programs for you, your family and employees.

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White House and Homeland Security initiate new, stricter rules for Social Security No-Match letters and Increased Raids on employers of migrant laborers.

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ACLU and American Federation of Labor file lawsuit against Social Security No-Match rule in federal court.

See complaint, and log on to the Legislative Affairs page to review multiple information pieces
    surrounding the issue.

Farm bill begins to take shape in U.S. Senate, with presentation & debate on the Senate floor scheduled for late September.

Contact with Senate offices to support “specialty crops” is key to success.
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