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USDA reopens reporting period for specialty crop bridge payments
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments. The new deadline is April 24.
Deadline to certify acreage for bridge payments nears
Specialty crop growers must report 2025 acreage by March 13 to qualify for USDA bridge payments. Learn how the aid impacts nut growers.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The Labor Department will resume H-2A application processing after a temporary pause. Learn how this impacts growers and labor access.
Southern nut growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
EFI simplifies worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has streamlined its workforce certification process. Learn how the change benefits growers and farmworkers.
SCFBA endorses legislation addressing nutrition, organics
SCFBA, a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations, has endorsed nutrition and organic bills.
CDFA seeks nominees to fill vacancies on SPI
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee (SPI).
CDFA offers two pilot block grant programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the availability of grant funding for two pilot block grant programs under the Healthy Soils Program and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program.
National Nut Grower celebrates women in agriculture
Great American Media Services, National Nut Grower’s parent company celebrates women in agriculture, and learns more about their inspiration.
EFI releases A Day in the Life of a Farmworker video series
Equitable Foods Initiative releases a two video series, A Day in the Life of a Farmworker, that can be viewed at equitablefood.org/dayinlife.
USDA selects Christopher Purdy as new deputy administrator of the Specialty Crops Program
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has selected Christopher Purdy as its new Deputy Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program.
The nation celebrates seventh National Ag Day on March 21, 2023
For the seventh year, the White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers.
California Walnuts raises awareness of the power of omega-3 ALA
California Walnuts is raising awareness of the health benefits associated with omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid (ALA).
USDA invests $2 Million to train farmers in risk management
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that funds are available for cooperative agreements for risk management education.
USDA offers new, simplified direct loan application for producers
USDA is now offering a new, simplified direct loan application for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency.