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Nutrien Ag Solutions extends support to FFA with $850,000 multi-year commitment

Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced a new three-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization. The funding, which totals $282,500 annually from 2024 through 2026, will be used to ... more »

Key Technology launches new optical sorter for nut processors

Key Technology unveiled its new COMPASS optical sorter for nut processors at Pack Expo in Las Vegas. The system was designed to improve product quality and profitability by identifying and removing... more »

AgriSafe offers mental health training to support agricultural communities after hurricanes

AgriSafe Network is providing free mental health training to professionals counseling agricultural communities in the southeastern U.S. affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These hurricanes ha... more »

Soil management recommendations for Hurricane-impacted Western North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)... more »

Farm Bureau: Thousands of farmers could unknowingly face fines, jail

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is warning that growers could unknowingly face fines and jail time for not filing federal forms. Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face... more »

UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops

UPL NA Inc. has introduced AXIOS 20 SC, a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops from a broad range of diseases. The product is powered by the active ingredient Kinoprol, which be... more »

Pistachio shipments decrease in September amid limited inventory

Meridian Growers reported a nearly 11% decrease in September pistachio shipments compared to the same period last year. This drop is attributed to a minimal carryover from the 2023 crop, not lower ... more »

North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers pesticide cleanup assistance after Hurricane Helene

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is urging farmers and homeowners to inspect their pesticide and chemical storage areas following Hurricane Helene, whic... more »

Acadian Plant Health, BASF partner to develop climate-resilient agriculture solutions

Acadian Plant Health and BASF Agricultural Solutions have entered partnered to develop new agricultural products aimed at improving crop resilience and sustainability in response to climate change. more »

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 »