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California Specialty Crop Grant Applications Open for 2027
California Ag Today
CDFA is accepting concept proposals for projects eligible for $100,000 to $600,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant funding.
Produce Imports Rise
Fruit Grower Report
During the past ten years, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables have climbed significantly.
More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
Farm of the Future
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
From Emerging Leaders to Proven Service
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida and Alabama put the focus on people making a difference in agriculture
California Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?
California Ag Today
USDA's one-time assistance program is still accepting applications, but the deadline is just days away.
Clock Is Ticking on Specialty Crop Assistance
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications for one-time federal assistance remain open through August 7 for eligible 2025 specialty crop producers.
Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program is still accepting applications through local FSA offices and online.
International Fresh Produce Association's Mission
Fruit Grower Report
The international Fresh Produce Association is a trade group with the mission of helping businesses at every step along our food supply chain.
Preventing Alzheimer's
Idaho Ag Today
The Centers for Disease Control says: Right now, 5.8 million Americans over age 65 live with Alzheimer's disease.
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands in San Diego County
California Ag Today
State and federal officials respond after detection of a mated female fly near Spring Valley.
Can Technology Boost Healthy Eating?
Farm of the Future
Pairwise co-founder Tom Adams sees opportunities for genome editing to grow the average consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables.
Prison Produce, California Markets
California Ag Today
A California program is creating a steady market for locally grown fruits and vegetables while supplying fresh produce to state prisons.
Specialty Crop Farmers: Don’t Miss This FSA Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new USDA assistance program is accepting applications now, with an August 7 deadline.
Specialty Crops and Labor
Fruit Grower Report
Samantha Ayoub, an agricultural economist for the International Fresh Produce Association, says fruit and vegetable producers have a significant need for year-round labor.
Summer Produce for Pies and Monsanto Settlement Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
As summer arrives, the abundance of U.S.-grown produce makes it the perfect time to enjoy fruit pies and other desserts that highlight their flavor profiles, and Bayer subsidiary Monsanto is disputing claims a proposed $7.25 billion class action settlement of Roundup litigation is unconstitutional.
Specialty Crop Block Grant
Idaho Ag Today
Some things states and specialty crop stakeholders should know about this year's USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
Emerging Farmers
Idaho Ag Today
Taproots Farm Hub hosted its Emerging Farmers Field Day in the Dry Creek Valley north of Boise.