AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Mar. 3 – Mar. 7, 2025)
AgPlus AgTools MAR 03_07 2025
Update on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadline
On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose penalties or take enforcement actions against companies that fail to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report by the current March 21, 2025, deadline. Additionally, FinCEN intends to issue an interim final rule that would extend BOI reporting deadlines [...]
Consumers Likely to Feel the Effects of Tariffs at the Grocery Store and in Restaurants
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is deeply concerned about the newly announced tariffs on fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico. As American companies and bedrock employers in our communities, we are concerned this decision will negatively impact jobs, food availability and prices, and Americans’ health. Studies show that consumers have paid higher [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb. 24 – Feb. 28, 2025)
AgPlus AgTools FEB 24_28 2025
FINCEN BOI Report Mandatory Again Deadline March 21, 2025
A recent court decision has reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requiring businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Interest Report with FinCEN by March 21, 2025. On February 18, a Texas judge granted the government’s motion to stay the previous injunction that had paused the law’s enforcement. As a result, businesses must [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb. 17 – Feb. 21, 2025)
AgPlus AgTools FEB 17_21 2025
FPAA Advocacy Day at the Arizona State Capitol
The FPAA had a highly productive day at the Arizona State Capitol for our Arizona Advocacy Day! Joined by FPAA members JJ Badillo of Fresh International, Martha Rascon of SBTA, and Griselt Cerezo of Flavor King, along with FPAA staff, the day was filled with meaningful discussions on key issues impacting our industry. The day [...]
Join FPAA for Our Annual Washington, DC Advocacy Trip – April 29-30, 2025
As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, FPAA travels annually to Washington, DC to meet with key policymakers, allied organizations, and federal agencies to discuss the issues that matter most to the fresh produce industry. These important meetings include discussions with: - Members of Congress - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - U.S. Department of [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb. 10 – Feb. 14, 2025)
AgPlus AgTools FEB 10_14 2025
Lawmakers Propose LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
The LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act was recently introduced, aiming to improve infrastructure and efficiency at land ports of entry. The FPAA has met with members in the past about these issues and continues to advocate for key improvements, including retrofitting ports with refrigerated inspection space, increasing staffing to facilitate trade, and deploying non-invasive inspection [...]