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USDA provides over $233 million in hurricane relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene

The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements. more »

Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects

The value of farmland in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, California’s agricultural heartland, has fallen rapidly this year as commodity prices lag and implementation of the state’s Sustainable Gr... more »

Blue Diamond Growers reports mixed results for almond shipments and market trends

Blue Diamond Growers released its October market update, reporting mixed results for almond shipments and market trends. Total industry shipments for the second month of the crop year reached 213.6... more »

Beneficials dispenser released by Biobest

Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser. Biobest detailed the benefits of the product through a news release highlighting its deployment by one of its customers. Li... more »

Florida offers $50 million emergency Hurricane Milton bridge loans

Florida Commerce has activated the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, with a focus on agriculture. Small business... more »

Almond Conference set to highlight state of industry, achievements

The Almond Board (ABC) will host the Almond Conference (TAC) on Dec. 10-12 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California. This annual event focuses on the industry, research and education. more »

Hurricane Helene inflicts $6.46 billion in damages to Georgia agriculture

Georgia’s agricultural industry, the state’s largest economic driver, faces an estimated $6.46 billion in damages after Hurricane Helene tore through the state on Sept. 26, leaving devas... more »