Category: By Region
USDA announces California Almond Continuance Referendum dates
In a Nov. 8 notice to trade, the USDA announced plans to conduct a Dec. 4-20 referendum among California almond growers.
Blue Diamond reports 2024 almond harvest completion, pest pressures
Blue Diamond Growers announced the near completion of the 2024 almond harvest in its latest crop update, and pest pressure was notable.
Southern farming focus of SOWTH 2025 conference
Sustaining family farms throughout the South is the focus of a three-day event set for February in Atlanta.
USDA aids growers through $235 million hurricane, disaster relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Helene damaged communities aided by Virginia Cooperative Extension
For growers and communities damaged by Hurricane Helene requiring assistance, Virginia Cooperative Extension is in the field helping out.
USDA head visits North Carolina disaster areas
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts.
AgriSafe offers mental health training to support agricultural communities after hurricanes
AgriSafe Network is providing free mental health training to professionals counseling agricultural communities in the southeastern U.S.
Soil management recommendations for Hurricane-impacted Western North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) issued guidelines for soil and crop management.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers pesticide cleanup assistance after Hurricane Helene
NCDA&CS is urging farmers and homeowners to inspect their pesticide and chemical storage areas following Hurricane Helene.
USDA provides over $233 million in hurricane relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements.
Organic, climate-smart, regenerative: What’s the difference?
We’ve all heard the terms organic, climate-smart and regenerative. Take a look at how they apply to almond growing practices.
Hurricane Helene inflicts $6.46 billion in damages to Georgia agriculture
Georgia’s agricultural industry, the state’s largest economic driver, faces an estimated $6.46 billion in damages after Hurricane Helene.
USDA offers resources and updates to disaster assistance programs USDA mobilizes resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene
The USDA is ramping up efforts to assist with recovery in the Southeastern U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims aided in recovery
Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims are being aided in recovery by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization.
NC State Extension supporting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is providing support to growers after Hurricane Helene.