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USDA announces $8 billion in Harvest Fuel Relief payments for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $8 billion in one-time payments to American farmers through the new Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) program to address market disruptions and increased input costs during the 2026 harvest season. President Donald Trump and Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, announced the program Oct. 19. The program will provide …
FIRA USA showcases agricultural robotics, automation opportunities
Agricultural robotics took center stage Oct. 20 as FIRA USA 2026 opened in Yakima, Washington, bringing together growers, researchers and technology developers to explore how automation could address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. The three-day event, held Oct. 20-22 at State Fair Park and working farms throughout the Yakima Valley, features more than …
IFPA highlights regenerative agriculture and sustainability priorities
Labor shortages, rising production costs, food safety concerns and evolving regulations are among the challenges shaping the future of the fresh produce industry, according to the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). During the association’s State of the Industry keynote Oct. 14 at the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, IFPA CEO Cathy Burns …
Great Lakes Tek Flex showcases AgTech at SWMREC
Great Lakes Tek Flex brought growers, researchers and agricultural technology companies together Sept. 10-11 at Michigan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. The event combined educational presentations and networking opportunities with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations of technologies for specialty crop production.
