climate and weather
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... more »
Heat produces uneven California fall organic fruit supply
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO) in Porterville, California, said the record heat that scorched the valley from spring to fall took its... more »
Irrigation supplier Rivulis works to combat climate change
Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier, discusses agriculture irrigation’s role in combatting climate change. Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from... 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 »
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 »
Outlook strong for apple production practices in 2024 – 25 crop year
Following lat year's record harvest, apple growers expect another strong year for apple production practices and overall crop quality, even though national volume is forecast to be lower. Growers are expected to pack 259.5 million... more »
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. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA) is in the field meeting with growers impacted by... more »
NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and... more »
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. CFSA is estimating damages for the storm that downed trees and caused extensive flood damage... more »
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