Mid-Atlantic

USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief

Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance... 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 »

Disaster assistance requested by Georgia ag officials

Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance. In late September and early October, Hurricane Helene damaged many agricultural operations throughout the East Coast. The storm’s destructive toll included winds that downed trees... more »

North Carolina organic certification cost-share assistance offered

North Carolina is offering organic certification cost-share assistance for growers. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is offering financial assistance to organic growers for certification costs incurred between Oct. 1, 2023,... more »

Titan Farms diversifies, expands from peaches into vegetables

Since before the turn of the century, Titan Farms has been a leading East Coast grower of vegetables and peaches. From its beginning, however, the Ridge Spring, South Carolina, grower-shipper has successfully diversified into other... more »