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Youth farmers respond to USDA discrimination financial payments
National Young Farmers Coalition is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments.
Oxbo named official pistachio equipment partner for Fresno State
Specialty crop harvesting equipment and controlled application equipment manufacturer Oxbo is partnering with Fresno State University on pistachio harvesting machinery.
Women leadership to be IFPA Global Produce show focus
Women leaders are set to take the stage at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.
Growers feedback sought in State of the Industry Survey
National Nut Grower is conducting a survey of tree nut growers and stakeholders to gain perspectives on the state of the tree nut industry.
Growers affected by Hurricane Debby to be helped by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aiding growers harmed by hurricane Debby through indemnity payments.
Federal court blocks temporary foreign ag workers unionization labor rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.
Tree nut prices show mixed trends
Tree nut markets experienced varied price movements in the week ending Aug. 23, according to Stratamarkets market update.
Almond harvest picks up despite pest, weather pressures
Blue Diamond Growers has released its latest crop progress report, which indicated almond growers have experienced relief and challenges.
Terra Vera launches new bee health product
AgTech company Terra Vera has introduced a new brand aimed at enhancing bee health.
Alexi Rodriguez named new CEO for the Almond Alliance
The Almond Alliance has appointed Alexi Rodriguez as its new CEO, effective January 2025. Rodriguez is currently the chair of the board of directors for the Almond Board of California (ABC).
Georgia appoints growers to lead state ag commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
AI tool provides natural language insights into supply chains
Tech company Wiliot has introduced WiliBot, a generative AI (GenAI) chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with any ambient IoT-connected product.
Valent BioSciences receives new biostimulant certification from TFI
The Fertilizer Institute awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant.
American Pistachio Growers warn members about hotel scam
American Pistachio Growers (APG) warns of hotel scam in a recent email, which claims there is an offer of a steep discount for the 2025 annual conference.
Meridian Growers notes a 33% increase in pistachio shipments over same period last year
Meridian Growers noted the pistachio industry is set for record-breaking shipping year, as shipments are 33% ahead of last year’s pace.