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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack visits North Carolina disaster areas
As part of hurricane disaster recovery effort, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, to hear from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts.
Heat produces uneven California fall organic fruit supply
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year.
Growers asked to participate in Washington winegrape acreage survey
Washington’s winegrape and winery industries are requesting grower help to conduct a survey of the state’s winegrape acreage.
USDA offers $26 million in hurricane recovery aid for Florida producers
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering disaster assistance to help ag producers recover from the hurricane damages.
UF/IFAS urges Florida farmers to report Hurricane Milton ag damages for disaster assistance
UF/IFAS urges fruit and vegetable growers and stakeholders to assess and report agricultural damages caused by Hurricane Milton.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
USDA provides Hurricane Helene relief
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene.
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.
Hurricane Helene causes $6 billion in damage to Georgia agriculture
Georgia’s agricultural community is reeling from the destruction left by Hurricane Helene, which caused an estimated $6.46 billion in damage, state officials said.
Emergency loan program to help ag affected by Hurricane Milton
A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit.
North Carolina offers organic certification cost-share assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is offering financial assistance to organic growers for certification costs incurred between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024.
Massachusetts state officials celebrate Cranberry Month
Southeastern Massachusetts to promote locally grown cranberries and encourage residents to support the state’s cranberry farmers.
Calavo divests fresh cut fruit, veg business
Calavo Growers has completed the sale of its Fresh Cut business to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million.
USDA offers disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
USDA not expecting port strike to bring immediate shortages
The USDA isn’t expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike.
NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene.
Carolinas group helping Hurricane Helene recovery
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization, is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Georgia requests federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.