agriculture

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 »

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 »

USDA offers resources and updates to disaster assistance programs USDA mobilizes resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted communities, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the USDA is ramping up efforts to assist with recovery. Secretary of A... more »

NCAE Ag Employer Labor Forum set for December in Las Vegas

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is hosting its Ag Employer Labor Forum from Dec. 4-6 at the M Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We are expecting a sold-out event, and attendees wi... more »

USDA to host virtual meeting for ag data users

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will host its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16, offering an online forum for stakeholders to discuss recent and upcoming changes in ag... more »

USDA launches interactive Census of Agriculture maps

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), launched a collection of interactive maps, which allows data users to access Census of Agriculture information. The newly redesigned Ag ... more »

American Agri-Women seeks applicants for Road to Influence leadership program

American Agri-Women (AAW), a national coalition of women in agriculture, is now accepting applications for its next cohort of the Road to Influence program. This program is a leadership development... more »

Acres joins FCCS Passkey Program, offering advanced land intelligence tools

Acres, an intelligence platform provider, has joined Farm Credit Council Services' (FCCS) Passkey Program as its newest vendor, offering advanced land valuation and mapping tools to FCCS clients. T... more »

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. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt... 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 »