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USDA sets California Almond Continuance Referendum dates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has scheduled dates for growers to vote on continuing the Almond Board of California. In a Nov. 8 notice to trade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that... more »

Trump nominates policy aide for Secretary of Agriculture

A former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump has been tapped to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollin was domestic policy chief during Trump’s first term, and worked... more »

USDA releases $2 billion for specialty crops growers disaster recovery

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. The new programs are also developed... more »

Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management

Have you ever run into a plant disease issue that left you stumped? Who did you turn to for advice or information on how to manage this disease? Luckily, when it comes to managing plant... more »

USDA to open Davis, California, ag research center

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at... 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 »

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 »

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 »

USDA provides Hurricane Helene relief

The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene. The agency is offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option... 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 »