climate and weather
Southern states to receive Helene recovery funding
Georgia will receive more than $531 million in federal assistance through a block grant agreement to help producers recover from Hurricane Helene, whi... more »
USDA opens $16 billion in disaster aid for farmers
Farmers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for assistance through the USDA’s new Supplemental Disaster... more »
USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters through the age... more »
Organic targets may require new markets
Organic growers may need to identify new markets as shifting conditions challenge the long-term viability of existing sales channels, according to a r... more »
Virginia Cooperative Extension helps communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Brantley Ivey thought his farm was ready for the coming storm. Days before Hurricane Helene, Ivey and his crew at River Ridge Farm in Grayson Count... 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 »
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 »
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 »
