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13 Jun 2013 - Supreme Court Gives Hope to Raisin Marketing Order Lawsuit
On Monday, the Supreme Court overturned the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision in the raisin marketing order reserve program lawsuit, which was brought by Marvin and Laura Horne of Fresno, California.
Federal Policy Updates
Updated June 13, 2013 8:00 PM ET
Senate - Passage of the 2013 Farm Bill
Senate - New U.S. Trade Representative
House - 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
House - Draft Committee Report for the 2014 Agriculture Bill
AMS - Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of Fresh and Processed Fruits and Vegetables
AMS - Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado
EPA - Pesticide Tolerance: 1,3-Propanediol
EPA - Pesticide Tolerance: Bacillus pumilus
EPA - Voluntary Cancellation of Certain Pesticide Registrations
USDA - NASS Information Collection of Fruits, Nuts and Specialty Crops
AMS - Plant Variety Protection Board Appointments
AMS - USDA Cites Several Businesses for PACA Violations (1)
FSA - Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA - Grants to Support Small-Socially Disadvantaged Producers
USDA - Statement of Ag Secretary on Passage of the Farm Bill in the Senate
FAS - Global Agricultural Information Network Reports (9)
RMA - Federal Crop Insurance Corp Business Report
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Recent Produce News
6 Jun 2013 - The Voice of Fruits and Vegetables in TTIP
Several representatives of U.S. fruits and vegetables industries commented on the proposed U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
6 Jun 2013 - 2013 Farm Bill Progress
The Senate vote for cloture on the 2013 Farm Bill passed 75-22 today, June 6, 2013, while the House Ag leadership is working to find sufficient votes for passage of the Farm Bill sometime in June 2013.
