Organic Grower Magazine – TOP STORIES
Putting weed control to the test
Weed control remains a persistent challenge for specialty crop growers, and an annual field day in southwest Michigan brought together growers, researchers and industry representatives to demonstrate approaches for managing weeds in the field. The ninth Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day, held Sept. 16, 2026, at the Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Regional and …
USDA announces $8 billion in Harvest Fuel Relief payments for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $8 billion in one-time payments to American farmers through the new Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) program to address market disruptions and increased input costs during the 2026 harvest season. President Donald Trump and Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, announced the program Oct. 19. The program will provide …
FIRA USA showcases agricultural robotics, automation opportunities
Agricultural robotics took center stage Oct. 20 as FIRA USA 2026 opened in Yakima, Washington, bringing together growers, researchers and technology developers to explore how automation could address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. The three-day event, held Oct. 20-22 at State Fair Park and working farms throughout the Yakima Valley, features more than …
Great Lakes Tek Flex showcases AgTech at SWMREC
Great Lakes Tek Flex brought growers, researchers and agricultural technology companies together Sept. 10-11 at Michigan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. The event combined educational presentations and networking opportunities with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations of technologies for specialty crop production.
