State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

Legislative Updates

A summary of important news and political developments affecting the tree fruit industry and agriculture in general, in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Contents of the February 2025 issue:

  • USApple Updates
    • U.S. Tariffs and Retaliatory Responses
    • Employer Guidance for ICE Visits
    • Registration is Open for Capitol Hill Day
    • Eastern Port Labor Contract Reaches Tentative Agreement
    • FDA Issues Guidance to Industry on Lead in Baby Food
  • Farm Bureau Updates
    • Farm Bureau Signs Letter of Support for Brooke Rollins as Ag Secretary
  • Penn State Ag and Law Updates
    • Opportunities for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses to Receive Free Legal Services from the Penn State Law Rural Economic Development Clinic
  • Morning Ag Clips
    • USDA Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments
    • SCOTUS to Decide Fate of Nationwide Injunction Against Corporate Transparency Act
    • Boozman to Serve as Chariman of Senate Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress