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USDA not expecting immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn’t expected to bring immediate supply problems. That’s the view of the USDA.
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance available from USDA
Growers suffering losses from Hurricane Helene can fine disaster assistance available from the USDA.
Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
Georgia growers urged to prepare for hurricane Helene
GFVGA is urging farmers to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Helene and has provided a list of resources.
FIRA USA to bring growers, tech leaders to California ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall.
North Carolina research projects receives funding
Nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million have been awarded to North Carolina State University (NCSU).
Oxbo named official pistachio equipment partner for Fresno State
Specialty crop harvesting equipment and controlled application equipment manufacturer Oxbo is partnering with Fresno State University on pistachio harvesting machinery.
Federal court blocks temporary foreign ag workers unionization labor rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.
Georgia appoints growers to lead state ag commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named
Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt.
Aertssen Logistics expands U.S. operations with new facility near Savannah
Belgian logistics company Aertssen Logistics has opened a new international logistics site in Rincon, Georgia.
Georgia-based Pearson Farm offers a generational legacy in the pecan-growing belt
Pearson Farm has been building a rich legacy in Georgia’s pecan-growing belt. Learn more about the multi-generational farming operation.
Increased demand helps organic walnuts
Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher profits.
California Agricultural Commissioners enforce Dacthal ban following EPA order
California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA).
MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Michigan State University (MSU) recently brought leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe to a July food safety conference.