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New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named

Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, h... more »

Aertssen Logistics expands U.S. operations with new facility near Savannah

Belgian logistics company Aertssen Logistics has opened a new international logistics site in Rincon, Georgia. more »

Increased demand helps organic walnuts

Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher... more »

Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum speaker info available

Speakers have been named for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar. The Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, which is co-sponsored by Georgia's pecan ... more »

USDA leads December trade mission to Morocco, highlighting opportunities for tree nuts

The  USDA is spearheading a trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, from Dec. 2-5, 2024, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor. The mission aims to connect U.S. agribusinesses, including tree nut growers, with opportunities in Morocco’s expanding market. more »

California Agricultural Commissioners enforce Dacthal ban following EPA order

California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA). more »

EPA orders immediate suspension of Dacthal herbicide

The EPA has issued an emergency suspension of all registrations for the herbicide Dacthal (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA), citing significant health risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the EPA has taken such an emergency action. more »