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USApple, National Apple Industry Appeal for CFAP Funding; USDA Analysis Flawed, Says Groups
June 16, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.)—The U.S. Apple Association, joined by apple organizations across the nation, today urged the Agriculture Department to reconsider growers for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) funding. According to the groups, USDA’s analysis that determined apple prices and grower eligibility is fatally flawed and does not match the reality of what … Continued
Growers Urge Sec. Perdue to Consider Tree Fruit in CARES ACT Funding; USApple Launches COVID-19 Resource Site
Falls Church, Va. (April 13, 2020)—In an effort led by the U.S. Apple Association and Northwest Horticultural Council, tree fruit organizations are urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider the unique circumstances of growers during allocation of CARES Act funding. A letter sent to Sec. Perdue by a coalition of national, state and regional tree … Continued
Apple Tree Insurance Program Video
A video on the new apple tree crop insurance policy is now available below. The video was produced by the AgriLogic consulting group, who worked with USApple on the development of the policy. It provides an overview of the new policy, coverages and basic terms and conditions. Apple Tree Overview from AgriLogic Consulting on Vimeo.
Agriculture Workforce Coalition’s 3/17/20 Letter
The following is a letter from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition on behalf of numerous agricultural councils and associations regarding the suspension of regular visa processing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. March 17, 2020 The Honorable Mike Pompeo Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Pompeo: We are writing to express deep concern … Continued
USApple Joins Ag Groups, Calls for State Department to Expedite Ag Worker Visas
Falls Church, Va. (March 18, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association today joined other national agriculture organizations calling on the State Department to expedite all H-2A and other non-immigrant agricultural worker visas. In a letter to Secretary Mike Pompeo, the Ag Workforce Coalition, of which USApple is a founding member, called for the State Department to treat … Continued
Food Safety & the Early Science of Toxicology
My family met up over the holidays in Salzburg. We mostly stuck together as a family, but on the last day we agreed each could go their own way to see something of particular interest to them. Some went in search of Sound of Music filming locations; others went to famous Austrian coffee houses. I … Continued
USMCA Signing
Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO “Locking in our two largest export markets is a sorely-needed win for apple growers across the U.S. The U.S. Apple Association commends President Trump for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). “The USMCA is significant for the U.S. Apple Association and its members as Mexico and Canada represent … Continued
Senate Passage of USMCA
Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO “U.S. apple growers across the nation today are applauding the Senate for getting the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) over the finish line with overwhelming bipartisan support. Senate passage of the USMCA is significant for the U.S. Apple Association and its members as Mexico and Canada represent our top … Continued
USApple Attends White House Signing of U.S-China Agreement; Commends the Administration
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 15, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association today commended President Trump for signing the U.S.- China Phase One Trade Agreement. USApple Chairman Jeff Colombini was invited to the White House for the signing. “It was a real honor for USApple to be invited by the White House to this important ceremony,” said Colombini, a … Continued