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Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost falls

It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of... more »

BeeHero rolls out cover crop program to boost pollinator sustainability, soil health

BeeHero, a Fresno-based agricultural technology company, has launched an initiative to help California almond growers integrate cover crops, promoting soil health, pollinator welfare and sustainable f... more »

USDA aid to help growers recover from disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. ... more »

California almond acreage drops again in 2024

California’s total almond acreage dropped again in 2024, making three years in a row that acreage has decreased. This is something that has not happened since at least 1995, according to a new re... more »

Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Helene relief program begins

The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund partners have opened applications for growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assis... more »

Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »

Almond market update indicates rebound of shipments in October

Blue Diamond Growers released the Nov. 15 almond market update, which noted that almond shipments rebounded in October. Shipments totaling 258 million pounds, was up 21% from September and 4.5% com... more »