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Trade mitigation assistance, food purchases kicking in

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Sept. 4 launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to "unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations." ... more »

Assistance set for farmers impacted by ‘unjustified retaliation’

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retalia... more »

New tariffs to cost U.S. nut and fruit industries over $3B

The ongoing international trade turmoil between the U.S. and other countries has prompted import tariffs on many U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmer... more »

UGA Extension’s Curry recognized with 40 under 40 honor

Shane Curry’s work with blueberries, pecans and organics in southeastern Georgia has helped garner the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent a 40 under ... more »

Verdesian points to resolution on EU MRL based on new research

Exporting tree nuts and other specialty crops to EU countries has just gotten simpler for growers in California and throughout the U.S. with an increased maximum residue level (MRL) limit EU ruling ba... more »

Report: Impacts of climate change in California significant

From record temperatures to proliferating wildfires and rising seas, California is already feeling the significant and growing effects of climate change, according to a new report  that tracks 36... more »

China’s tariff hikes hit fruit categories, including apples

According to media reports, China is placing new tariffs on 128 products bought from the U.S. as retaliation against taxes approved by President Trump on imported steel and aluminum. The new tariffs... more »

Blossom Protect, Botector get EPA OK to increase storage time

Vista, California-based Westbridge Agricultural Products' has received Environmental Protection Agency approval for an extended storage period on the Blossom Protect and Botector product labels. The n... more »

Kasumin registered in California for control of diseases in cherries

A newly registered FRAC group 24 bactericide from Arysta LifeScience will provide California walnut and cherry growers with a new bactericide to fight tough bacterial crop diseases while delivering an... more »

Merger creates largest peach, pecan entity in US

The recent merger of Fort Valley, Georgia-based Lane Southern Orchards with Taylor Orchards combines acreage, facilities and innovation, making this powerhouse team the largest peach and pecan operati... more »