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FFVA cancels September convention
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is announcing the cancellation of FFVA 2020, its annual convention that was set for Sept. 28-30 in Naples.
USDA to buy $3 billion in ag products
- General NewsFrom the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service April 19, 2020: As part of President Trump and Secretary …
COVID-19 hits Florida growers hard
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Florida points to spring as the prime season for many crops, and they’re being met with low demand. Not only that, but many crops there are grown primarily for foodservice.
Frustrated Florida growers to explain harm from Mexican trade in April meeting
- General NewsMAITLAND, FL (March 6, 2020) — Florida growers of fresh fruits and vegetables are primed to …
FFVA promotes Fair Trade For Farmers Day
- General NewsPRESS RELEASE Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has been fighting hard for trade relief …
USMCA delay has ag groups concerned
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Agriculture interests, including several in fresh produce, are pushing for adoption of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but the government shut down has caused its progress to slow.
New bill reignites Florida vs. Mexico tensions
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The Florida vs. Mexico agriculture dispute is heating up again, as three Florida Congressmen have introduced a bill to protect farmers from competition.