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Farm bill priorities supported by specialty crop alliance

SCFBA applauds bipartisan legislation on farm bill priorities Farm bill priorities supported by specialty crop alliance The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200... more »

Congressional ag funding delays criticized by Rural Voices

Rural Voices USA, an organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, is expressing opposition to Republican efforts delaying passage of the U.S. Department of Agriculture FY24 funding bil... more »

Blue Diamond Almonds provides market update

Blue Diamond provided its Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report – July 17, 2023, which indicated that the 187 million pounds of May shipments were in “the low end of industry expectations.” Almo... more »

Georgia pecan growers vote to continue pecan commission assessment

Georgia’s pecan growers have voted to continue funding the Georgia Pecan Commission through grower assessments. In balloting that was conducted from May 1-30, the Peach State’s pecan growers ap... more »

USDA offers nearly $130 million in additional financial assistance

The USDA announced that nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announceme... more »

KIND launches a three-year pilot project in regenerative agriculture

KIND Snacks, a company whose mission is to create a kinder, healthier world, launches a three-year pilot project in regenerative agriculture, the KIND Almond Acres Initiative. This initiative build... more »

USDA opens 2023 NIFA Hall of Fame nominations

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame. Individuals that have been inducted into the NIFA Hall of Fame are recognized for effo... more »

Pistachios are the nut (and color trend) of 2023

As predicted by food trend experts, the little green nut gains popularity in the U.S. beyond snacking. more »