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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida specialty crop producers can start applying for more than $600 million in disaster assistance for impacts from hurricanes in 2023 and 2024, beginning Feb. 25. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is also asking the federal government for approval to use Florida’s disaster block grant program to immediately fund relief for agricultural producers impacted by the …
The Florida Citrus Show returns on Thursday, March 12. In addition to citrus, the show has added educational seminars dedicated to small fruit and vegetable production to better serve growers in the region and beyond. The event will be held at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education Center and the U.S. …
Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle is raging. At the very moment Florida’s crop hits peak production, two long-established surge onto the scene: the twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips. These tiny pests can overwhelm plants in tandem, draining vigor, deforming fruit and leaving farmers …
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). “Fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops are essential to the future of South Carolina agriculture, and the Specialty Crop Block Grant program helps build that future,” said South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers. “These grants will help farmers in …
WASHINGTON — Specialty crop leaders this week renewed their calls for urgent economic support for U.S. growers and shared their disappointment after the U.S. House released final spending bills on Tuesday that did not include aid for America’s specialty crop producers. “At a time when producers face rising costs, domestic labor shortages, and severe market and weather challenges, this omission …
RALEIGH –The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposal applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. Nonprofits, commodity associations, state and local government agencies, colleges and universities wishing to apply have until March 10 at 5 p.m. The Specialty Crop Block Grant …
WASHINGTON —The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) joined agricultural organizations from across the U.S. last week in calling on Congress for immediate financial assistance for America’s farmers and ranchers. Led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, the letter highlighted record-high input costs and historically low market prices in recent years have caused farmers to face negative margins and nearly …
Specialty crop producers interested in transitioning to organic production must understand the significant timeframe associated with the transition. Alabama Extension reminds growers that, in order for farms to become certified organic, farms must undergo a transition period of at least three years during which no prohibited substances, like synthetic pesticides, can be used. Growers must adhere to organic practices during …
The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) expressed disappointment in response to President Trump’s aid package for farmers that was announced on Monday. The USDA announced that $12 billion will be made available in one time bridge payments to farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are intended, partially, to …
By Clint Thompson Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and fellowship. Getting sick is never part of the equation this time of year. That is why food safety should be prioritized. More food is being prepared for more people, emphasizes Keith Schneider, a food safety professor in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) food …
