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U.S. Apple holdings declining
Apple holdings are on their way down. Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early November this year than in the previous ye... more »
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a ... more »
International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election
Following the Nov. 5 U.S. election results, which will return former President Donald Trump to the White House and reshape the 119th Congress, Interna... more »
2024 Farm Market Bus Tour stops unveiled
Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm... more »
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. Zippy Duvall, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Farm Bure... more »
Rivulis working with growers on irrigation to fight climate change
Growers, through irrigation, can help fight climate change, according to Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier. Agriculture holds a unique ... more »
IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's being described as a tra... more »
Organic produce returns to 2021 volume after year-over-year decreases
Organic produce sales grew for the third consecutive quarter in 2024, although growth has slowed. The trend of narrowing price differences between ... more »
USDA chief visits North Carolina disaster areas
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency... more »
Growers to be aided by $235 million USDA 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 ... more »
Organic Farming Research Foundation releases strategic plan
Working to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a lo... more »
Clemson aims to ease organic transition for South Carolina farmers
Clemson program works to ease organic transition for South Carolina growers Clemson working to simplify organic transition for South Carolina growe... more »