climate and weather
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 »
Uneven fall organic fruit supply across California expected
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO) in Porterville, California, said ... 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 »
NC State helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and a... more »
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance available from USDA
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fr... more »
Carolinas group helping Hurricane Helene recovery
Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims are being aided in recovery by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organ... more »
