climate and weather
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
New markets may be required for organic growers in California, according to a report from the California Farm Bureau Federation. When Jeff and Anni... 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 »
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 »
