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AI center at UF will guide tech-driven agriculture
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is building a 19,000-square foot artificial intelligence hub, as technology driven by AI increasingly is used to protect crop yields and the environment. The... more »
Advisory panel to look at Mexican exports to the U.S.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is not pursuing an investigation into claims that Mexico was “export targeting” Florida farmers, but said she will “pursue avenues” to assist southeastern U.S. produce growers. The U.S. Trade Representative’s... more »
Florida agency publishes Hurricane Ian damage estimates
The latest report shows Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.8 billion in losses to Florida agriculture production and infrastructure. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) released the report on Oct. 24. While... more »
USDA Grant to Fund Up To $25 million in Colorado soil health projects
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has finalized the grant agreement to significantly invest in Colorado’s Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) program for soil health. CDA’s STAR program was one of the 70 projects selected for... more »
Western Growers names Future Volunteer Leaders class
Western Growers is welcoming the seventh class of Future Volunteer Leaders, a group who will be embedded in specialized networking and agricultural leadership development events with the organization for the next two years. Class VII... more »
USHBC releases supplier database
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has a new supplier database platform for companies seeking blueberries. The supplier database is designed for foodservice professionals, food manufacturers, processors and importers from outside the U.S. that are looking... more »
Western Growers announces Future Volunteer Leaders
Western Growers is welcoming the seventh class of Future Volunteer Leaders, a group who will be embedded in specialized networking and agricultural leadership development events with the organization for the next two years. Class VII... more »
Grimmway’s Jeff Huckaby chosen as organic grower of the year
The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers and OPN, will honor long-time organic grower Jeff Huckaby as the recipient of the fifth annual Grower of the Year award. Huckaby, president and CEO of Grimmway Farms, was selected based... more »