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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “specialty crops”

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Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership

Dan December 3, 2018 Fruits & Vegetables, Specialty Crops

The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on …

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innovation

Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation

Dan October 31, 2018 Funding, Legislative, Specialty Crops

Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization …

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California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Brian German September 28, 2018 Agri-Business, Funding

California led the nation in the amount of funding received through the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).  Of the more than $72 million that the U.S. Department of …

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CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

Dan September 25, 2018 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process …

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Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management

Dan March 21, 2017 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $11 million in available funding through the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (also known as Interregional …

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Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Production Programs

Dan March 9, 2017 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2014 Farm Bill programs aimed …

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Agri View: Berry Problems

Dan February 9, 2017 Agri View, Fruits & Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about the difficult challenge for berry farmers in today’s Agri View.

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food disclosure

Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains

Taylor Hillman November 28, 2016 Industry News Release, Special Reports

California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food …

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Pistachio nuts

California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops

Dan October 18, 2016 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

State receives more than $22 million in federal grant funds from Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). …

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More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production

Dan October 17, 2016 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known …

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APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements

Dan August 17, 2016 Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting stakeholders to submit applications for fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) projects under the 2014 Farm Bill …

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