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International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives. The organization has scheduled a post-election analysis webinar to explore policy implications and industry opportunities. Following the... more »

Fish fertilizer gains OMRI status

Fish poop organic fertilizer and soil conditioner has gained OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification and is now a registered organic material. To attain the OMRI certification is to be defined across the country as... more »

USDA’s $235 million to aid grower hurricane, disaster relief

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is aiding growers through more than $235 million hurricane and disaster relief. USDA is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance... more »

Hurricane Helene damaged communities aided by Virginia Cooperative Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension is helping growers and communities damaged by Hurricane Helene. Though the floodwaters have receded, the recovery for growers including one who grows organic berries will last for months and even years. As... more »

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 »

Irrigation supplier Reinke introduces precision center pivot irrigation system

Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has introduced E3, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring... more »

TOMRA Food unveils new AI tech

At the 25th edition of Fruit Attraction, TOMRA Food unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and introduced a new regional structure, highlighted by its headquarters in Valencia. The event, held from Oct.... more »

Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations. Robotics Plus founders Dr Alistair Scarfe (Chief... 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 »

Court hearing set for NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations. The case challenges the Department... more »

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