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USDA survey shows decline in U.S. irrigated acres and water use

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey, highlighting trends in water use and irrigation practices among American farm... more »

Key Technology unveils high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food processing

Key Technology, a food handling systems provider, has launched a new line of high-capacity vibratory conveyors designed to meet the demands of large-scale food processors. These conveyors can handl... more »

California Department of Pesticide Regulation schedules public hearings on 1,3-D regulations

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), in collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, is set to hold public hearings in January 2025 to discuss new regul... more »

USDA breaks ground on the Agricultural Research Center in Davis

The USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern fa... more »

IFPA issues statement regarding U.S. leadership, fresh produce initiatives

Cathy Burns, CEO for International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. election results: “As we move into the next chapter of U.S. leadersh... more »

Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Trump

The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. Zippy Duvall, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Farm Bureau issued these comments on the election of Donald... more »

Blue Diamond reports 2024 almond harvest completion, pest pressures

Blue Diamond Growers announced the near completion of the 2024 almond harvest in its latest crop update. The report stated that most growers are wrapping up work across California's orchards. The r... more »

Southern farming focus of SOWTH 2025 conference

Sustaining family farms throughout the South is the focus of a three-day event set for February in Atlanta. SOWTH 2025 is scheduled for Feb. 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center. It is expected... more »

USDA aids growers through $235 million hurricane, disaster relief

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impact... more »

Hurricane Helene damaged communities aided by Virginia Cooperative Extension

For growers and communities damaged by Hurricane Helene requiring assistance, Virginia Cooperative Extension is in the field helping out. Though the floodwaters have receded, the recovery for growe... more »