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Emergency bridge loan program may assist agriculture business in Florida

A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »

UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates

Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »

Bailey Farms introduces tomatillo salsa kit

Bailey Farms, a leading grower and shipper of specialty peppers, has debuted their latest product, a tomatillo Verde salsa kit. The Oxford, North Carolina, grower-shipper of specialty peppers plans to introduce the offering at the... more »

NC State Extension assisting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene

NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Extension is providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The N.C. Disaster Information Center website, coordinated... more »

Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages 

The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn't expected to bring immediate supply problems. That's the view of the USDA. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does... more »

Disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery offered by USDA

Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance is available from the USDA. The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association... more »

Carolinas organization helping Hurricane Helene victims

A Carolinas farmer organization is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene. The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is estimating damages for the storm that downed trees and caused extensive flood damage to many agricultural... more »

Sakata expands agricultural operations, opens Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility is located on 219 acres in Yolo County, California. "The expansion of the Woodland Innovation... more »

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