agriculture
Tree fruit worker decision sparks reaction from Washington growers
By clouding farmworker pay systems, a court ruling on Washington state H-2A rules could make tree fruit harvesting more costly nationally. In July, U.S. District Judge John Chun ruled in favor of Familias Unidas por... more »
Ag Labor Review: California growers face challenges with H-2A farmworker housing
I recently called a friend in California and could tell right away that I had woken him up. He explained that he had been asleep because they planned to start picking winegrapes that night. The... more »
Survey: Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024
Fruit Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024. We are taking a brief survey now through January 2025 and your insights are valuable. Please,... more »
USDA offers $26 million in hurricane recovery aid for Florida producers
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is offering disaster assistance to help agricultural producers recover from the damages caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),... more »
UF/IFAS urges Florida farmers to report Hurricane Milton ag damages for disaster assistance
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is urging Fruit and vegetable growers and stakeholders to assess and report agricultural damages caused by Hurricane Milton. Anna Mészáros, a Palm Beach County... more »
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
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. The storm, which struck on Sept. 26, is the third to hit... more »
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, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »
Goebbert’s Farm shares farm market and agritourism business success
Goebbert’s Farm in the northwest Chicago suburbs has been in the farm market business since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including blackberries, blueberries, grapes,... more »
Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. We have heard this before but rarely, as I write this column less than three months out from the 2024 general election, have those consequences been so elusive to discern for agricultural... more »
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