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Trump policy aide nominated for Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump, has been tapped to head the U.S. Department... more »
Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines
It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual... more »
Georgia’s AEWR rate expected to increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). On Nov. 20, the Department of Labor ann... more »
Farm Bureau leader comments on farm bill text release
With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, the head of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented comments on r... more »
USDA releases $2 billion to help specialty crops growers in disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of... more »
Georgia hurricane relief program started
Applications are open for Georgia growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assistance to t... more »
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. Th... more »
Thanksgiving vegetable lineup to feature higher prices in 2024
Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ excepti... more »
Organic Grower Summit: Improving soil health with organic farming practices
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change. “We started realizing that our ground was kind of ... more »
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 estab... more »
November marked as Arizona Leafy Greens month
Marking the start of the seasonal harvest, Arizona growers and shippers are celebrating the 12th annual Arizona Leafy Greens Month. Since the first... more »
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 »
