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Syngenta names Jeff Cecil president of North America Crop Protection
Syngenta appointed Jeff Cecil president of North America Crop Protection, succeeding Vern Hawkins, who will remain with the company through 2027.
2026 Sustainable Agriculture Summit to focus on farm sustainability
The 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will bring agricultural leaders together Nov. 18-19 in Fort Worth to discuss sustainability, farm economics, water and conservation.
Array of ag products covered in reduced tariff proposal
U.S. agricultural products from almonds to onions are covered in a list of Chinese imports recommended for reduced tariff treatments by the U.S.-China Board of Trade.
Trump order gives farmers temporary dyed diesel relief
Farmers could save on harvest fuel costs under a Trump executive order temporarily easing restrictions on highway use of dyed diesel.
USDA NASS introduces AgInsights for interactive agricultural statistics
USDA NASS launched AgInsights, a web-based tool combining agricultural statistics, charts and maps in an interactive interface.
Researchers find crown gall may signal almond orchard longevity risks
A survey of more than 23,000 California almond trees found orchards with crown gall were six times more likely to also have butt rot disease.
Almond yields trail 2025 levels as California harvest progresses
California’s almond harvest moved quickly in September as Blue Diamond reported dry weather, lower yields and continued pest concerns.
USDA awards contracts for 12M pounds of California walnut kernels
USDA awarded contracts for 12 million pounds of California walnut kernels valued at nearly $30 million through its Section 32 authority.
Alzchem announces Dormex rebate for California, Arizona growers
California and Arizona growers can receive a $3-per-gallon rebate on qualifying Dormex purchases for the 2027 growing season.
Fine Americas names new U.S. agricultural sales leaders
Fine Americas hires Chase Edwards as Pacific Northwest sales manager and promotes Rob Stutesman to lead U.S. agricultural sales.
Future of American Agriculture series begins Sept. 30
CAST will launch a five-part public dialogue series Sept. 30 examining investment, innovation, resilience and trust in American agriculture.
FIRA USA expands Women in Agricultural Innovation Award for 2026
FIRA USA opens nominations for its 2026 Women in Agricultural Innovation Award, expanding recognition beyond robotics across AgTech.
US pistachio shipments top 1.14B pounds in 2025-2026
U.S. pistachio shipments topped 1.14 billion pounds in 2025/2026, with exports accounting for 79% and Vietnam becoming the top market.
Washington diesel reduction program opens funding for vehicle, equipment upgrades
Washington growers may qualify for funding to replace or upgrade eligible diesel vehicles and equipment, including zero-emission options.
China sets anti-dumping deposits on pecans from U.S. and Mexico
China’s new anti-dumping measure brings the total duty rate on U.S. pecans to 86.3%, while Mexican suppliers face deposits up to 51.6%.