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Improving soil health focus of Organic Grower Summit session

Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health.

USDA aid to help growers recover from natural disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.

Georgia Hurricane Helene relief program started

The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund partners have opened applications for growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assistance to those in need, and growers across the affected areas are urged to apply.

Farm organization comments on farm bill text release

With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan U.S. senator and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chairwoman, has released the bill’s text. The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act ... more

Clemson simplifying South Carolina grower organic transition

Clemson is working to help South Carolina growers more efficiently and easily transition to organic growing.

Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024

Fruit Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024. We are taking a brief survey now through January 2025 and your insights are valuable. Please, take a few minutes to take the survey to... more