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Pheromones and insect pests
Idaho Ag Today
Commercial vegetable growers face common threats to their produce.
Peach Growers Left in Limbo After Del Monte Bankruptcy
California Ag Today
A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.
California Peach Harvest and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Mild July temperatures in California’s Central Valley were kind to peaches used for canning as farmers harvested their early varieties, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
Cling Peach Season Brings Sweet Quality, Sour Uncertainty
California Ag Today
California growers report high-quality fruit but face yield drops, labor challenges, and cannery concerns.
Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.
Georgia Blueberries Top Peaches and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
When you consider Georgia fruits, peaches typically come to mind, but did you know blueberries comprise a larger portion of Georgia's fruit industry, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
AL Receives $495K in Specialty Crop Block Grants
Southeast Regional Ag News
Among the funded projects are efforts to improve peach orchard health, extend the growing season for strawberries, and introduce high-value crops like kiwifruit and frost-tolerant blueberries
Cold Impact on BC Fruit
Fruit Grower Report
After two years of weather extremes, followed by a devastating winter cold snap in January, some British Columbia tree fruit tree operations are clearing orchards and planting crops that will give them at least some cashflow this growing season.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Georgia Peaches On Track and Certified Organic Record
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are making a big comeback after last year's disaster, and U.S. sales of certified organic products in 2023 reached a new record.
Georgia Agriculture and the Atlanta Braves
Southeast Regional Ag News
June 7th was officially “Georgia Grown Night” and it kicked off an exciting new partnership between the Georgia Grown program and the Atlanta Braves.
Georgia Cotton Production Higher and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton production is expected to increase in 2022, and some animal product exports in first half of 2022.
California Cling Peaches Acreage Down and Reduced Pork Demand
The Agribusiness Update
California acreage for cling peaches is dwindling, and reduction in global demand for pork hits producers.
Agriculture Big in Georgia and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture is a big factor in the Georgia economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" campaign with limited-edition beer cans to raise funds for Farm Rescue.
Ag is Big for Georgia Economy and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture demonstrates its importance to Georgia's economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" promotion.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Peaches and Nectarines Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington grown peaches and nectarines are reaching their peak season and the weather wasn't much of a problem for these heat-loving soft fruits.