Category: nuts
California growers face export challenges amid global conflict
California specialty growers face market disruptions and rising shipping costs. Learn how global tensions are affecting exports.
USDA announces $80 million Section 32 purchases of U.S. fruit and nuts
USDA plans $80 million in Section 32 purchases of U.S. nuts and fruit to support food banks and growers. Learn more about the program today.
Upcoming B2B sessions to connect California nut producers with global buyers
California dried fruit and nut producers can meet global buyers in November. Get info on registration for B2B sessions and host site visits.
California ag production tops $60B for first time
California’s ag production reached $61.2B in 2024. Take a look at the leading crops., including dairy, almonds and grapes.
USDA launches new tool to support specialty crop exports
USDA’s MRL reference sheets help U.S. specialty crop exporters navigate global pesticide residue limits. Get details on the new resources.
Oregon State University launches organic agriculture Extension team
Oregon State University has formed the nation’s first fully organic Extension team. Learn how this supports sustainable farming statewide.
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Georgia officials detect invasive spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects many tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia.
USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab.
Southern sustainable agriculture conference brings together growers, stakeholders
SOWTH 2025 brings together farmers and will be held from Feb. 4-6, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
FIRA USA to bring growers, tech leaders to California ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall.
Fruit, vegetable and nut exports help balance U.S. ag export deficit
Exports of fruits, nuts, vegetables and potatoes are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors in the expanding overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit and are predicted to hit record levels, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers.
Fall FIRA ag automation show returns to California
FIRA USA 2024, the specialty crop automation conference, is returning to California.
