News
Hurricane Helene relief assistance offered
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene. The agency is offering over $233 million in indemn... more »
Marion Ag Service hires Dan Dumler, an industry veteran
Marion Ag Service, a provider of agricultural solutions, has welcomed Dan Dumler to its executive team. Dumler will bring his 30 years of experience t... more »
Organic Grower Summit 2024 unveils seminar schedule
The Organic Grower Summit (OGS), set for Dec. 4-5, 2024, has unveiled its lineup of seminars, industry-leading speakers and keynote panel, which will ... more »
Hort supply leader Kurt Dramm inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame
The Commercial Growers of Wisconsin (CGW) has honored Kurt Dramm with induction into the state industry’s Hall of Fame. Kurt Dramm, a leader in t... more »
Certifiers among those affected by new California organic rules
New federal rules meant to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the integrity of the national organic lab... more »
Hurricane Helene causes $6 billion in damage to Georgia agriculture
Georgia’s agricultural community is reeling from the destruction left by Hurricane Helene, which caused an estimated $6.46 billion in damage, state ... more »
Florida Hurricane Milton emergency bridge loan program offered
Florida is providing $50 million in emergency funding for growers and businesses affected by Hurricane Milton. Florida Commerce has activated the S... more »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urges congressional action
Congressional lawmakers are hearing from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) about the importance of supporting of specialty crop growers in... more »
Mississippi’s state fruit: Blueberries growing in popularity
Blueberries celebrated their one- year anniversary as the official state fruit of Mississippi, joining well- known magnolias and mockingbirds as symbo... more »
National Garden Bureau releases yearly report
The National Garden Bureau (NGB), an organization that conducts plant trials, has released the first Annual Report for the newly combined organization... more »
UF researchers study crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding m... more »
IFPA highlights key organic industry issues in recent NOSB comments
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in response to its Fall ... more »
