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USDA selects Christopher Purdy as new deputy administrator of the Specialty Crops Program

In an email to Specialty Crop Stakeholders, the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has selected Christopher "Chris" Purdy as the new Deputy Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program... more »

Four faculty members from UGA participate in pecan study

The University of George announced that four of faculty from its College of Agriculture have received an award for its second phase of a pecan study, which is one of the state's commodities. The aw... more »

California approves use of AgBiome’s Theia fungicide

California regulators recently approved AgBiome Inc.’s Theia fungicide use in the state. This fungicide can be used throughout the U.S. to treat numerous plant diseases in fruit, vegetable and tree ... more »

Farm groups urge Congress to pass the Farm Operations Support Act

Farm groups have urged Congress to pass the Farm Operations Support Act, which would decrease the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) paid to H-2A temporary visa farm workers to 2022 levels. That would dr... more »

EPA announces accelerated action on four organophosphate pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. The Agency is releasing the updated occupational a... more »
National Ag Day is recognized on March 21, 2023

The nation celebrates seventh National Ag Day on March 21, 2023

For the seventh year, the White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. This year, President Joe Biden has p... more »

BioSafe Systems patent offers new tool for agricultural industry

U.S. patent number 11439151 B2, titled ‘Process for Treating an Agricultural Medium,’ has been awarded to BioSafe Systems. The patent establishes BioSafe Systems' innovative and original idea qualifying its development of the Restorative Soils Program (RSP) as a vital tool for the future of the agricultural industry. more »

Western Growers and Wharf42 offer Salinas Biological Summit this June

A growing sustainability movement in agriculture is gaining attention and will be addressed at this global event more »
The Almond Project - Animal Integration in California Almond Orchard

Treehouse California Almonds receives New Hope Regeneration and Sustainability Award

The Regeneration and Sustainability Award honors work by Treehouse California Almonds and The Almond Project partners to advance sustainable farming methods in California's almond industry. more »
USDA disaster assistance in Florida

Disaster assistance is available to Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Ian

USDA highlights disaster assistance available to Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Ian more »

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