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USDA not expecting immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes

The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn't expected to bring immediate supply problems. That's the view of the USDA. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not e... more »

Hurricane Helene disaster assistance available from USDA

Growers suffering losses from Hurricane Helene can fine disaster assistance available from the USDA. The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which rav... more »

Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance

Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance. In late September and early October, Hurricane Helene damaged many agricultural operations throughout the Ea... 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 »

APG opens 2025 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference registration

The American Pistachio Growers (APG) has opened registration for the 2025 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference. The annual event will be held Feb. 24-26, 2025 at the Monterey Conference Center in M... more »

Meridian Growers notes pistachio harvest reaches midpoint, almond demand slows

Meridian Growers has released its latest market update, outlining the latest on pistachio and almond harvest and crop size. The pistachio harvest is more than halfway completed, with crop sizes fal... more »

A new nut processing group collaborate to offer solutions for Northern California tree nut industry

Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan have joined forces to launch the Northern California Nut Processing Group, offering specialized equipment and expert support for the region’s nut... more »

NASS set to release 2023 Irrigation and Water Management report earlier than expected

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released an email that notified the public that the date of the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management data report has changed. The new rele... more »

Georgia growers urged to prepare for hurricane Helene

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is urging farmers to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexic... more »

Farmworker and grower employer group WAFLA changes name 

A national farmworker and grower employer group is updating its name. The WAFLA has changed its name. The Lacey, Washington-based organization which addresses the labor needs of growers and farm... more »