Category: farm management
Ag committee chair pushes for more grower aid as farm bill vote gains momentum
The chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is advocating for an additional $20 billion to help farmers offset rising production costs as lawmakers hope for a farm bill vote on the House floor by the end of the month.
Georgia producers can apply for Hurricane Helene loss assistance in eligible counties
Georgia producers in eligible counties may apply to the Georgia Department of Agriculture for compensation related to Hurricane Helene losses. Covered categories include infrastructure, nursery crops, pecans, blueberries, citrus, and damaged plasticulture and bare-ground practices.
USDA AMS opens applications for $86.6M specialty crop block grants, $14.3M multi-state program
USDA announced $100.9 million in grant funding for specialty crop projects through two programs. The funding supports research, marketing and collaboration, with applications due in June and October 2026.
California Farm Bureau schedules May 5 advocacy event at Sacramento headquarters
California Farm Bureau’s Lobby Day on May 5 will bring members to Sacramento to meet with legislators and discuss agricultural policy issues. The event includes scheduled meetings, briefings and support for participants.
USDA: 2026 fruit, tree nut outlook signals cautious optimism for growers
A new USDA outlook points to steady consumer demand but rising costs and increasing import competition. Here’s how it impacts your farm.
White House hosts farmers, discusses more support
Trump outlines ag plans on costs, financing and biofuels, with limited gains for greenhouse growers. Review impacts and assess gaps.
2026 State of the Tree Nut Industry Report
U.S. tree nut production, exports and markets shaped 2025 outcomes for growers. Explore the trends and outlook for 2026.
Anticipation in the air: a breakdown of the 2026 APG Conference
The 2026 APG Pistachio Conference brings together industry leaders in Palm Springs this February. See what’s planned for this year’s event.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
California growers face new wage, waste and land rules in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how the laws may affect specialty crop growers.
Free On-Farm Readiness Reviews help growers prep for FSMA inspections
Growers can prepare for FSMA inspections with free On-Farm Readiness Reviews from CDFA. Get more details on the opportunity now.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR has received $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the funds will benefit growers.
July/August 2025 issue highlights: Drift, drying and harvest innovation
Explore July/August 2025’s top tree nut stories, from drift and drying research to harvesting tech, regenerative ag and policy updates.
California rethinks sustainable pest management
California’s new pesticide review plan concerns nut growers. Learn why industry leaders are urging practical, science-backed reforms.
California ag employers push back on proposed Cal/OSHA heat, smoke rules
California ag groups say proposed Cal/OSHA heat and smoke rules place unfair burdens on the industry. Discover what the impact may look like.
USDA opens $16 billion in disaster aid for farmers
Growers with 2023–24 crop losses can now apply for disaster aid through the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Get more details.