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Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Explore practical ways to improve your farm’s environmental, economic and social sustainability through soil care, biodiversity and smart tools.
Bringing innovation and tradition to the Great Lakes EXPO
Sharing insights on annualized strawberry production and highlighting the art and science of crafting hard cider.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
Kyle Weber is the 2026 MSHS president, focusing on tree fruit research, grower education, and Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry.
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages — market vs. mandate
H-2A wage rules continue to spark debate over fairness and regulation in ag. Read how growers are impacted and what changes may be ahead.
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
Steve Clement was honored at the USApple Outlook conference. Read about the award the longtime apple leader received.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Top fresh food marketing trends for 2025
Discover the top fresh food marketing trends for 2025, from hyper-local sourcing to AI personalization. Learn how your brand can stay ahead.
GLEXPO: Unlocking farm profitability
Attend GLEXPO 2025 to hear Charlotte Smith’s keynote on profitable farming strategies. Gain actionable tips to boost your farm’s success.
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
U.S. apple growers anticipate a bumper 2025–26 crop, with many states seeing strong yields. Read the full forecast here.
Ag Labor Review: Barbershop talk reveals “good lobbyist”
Discover why NCAE’s Michael Marsh calls himself “one of the good lobbyists” championing America’s farm and ranch families in Washington.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Aligning farm market products with consumer values
Farmers can meet consumer demand by aligning with sustainability values. Discover strategies to help you build trust and boost sales.
AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues. Read more about the betterful blueberries.
Rooted in community, growing with purpose
Join Great Lakes EXPO 2025, Dec. 9-11 in Grand Rapids, with new food trucks, awards and enhanced roundtables. Get details and register now.
Protecting the plate
The NPC urges a science-first approach to U.S. food policy after the MAHA report’s stance on pesticides and processed foods. Read more now.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farm thrives on crop diversity, soil health and organic growing. Learn how the California farm supports sustainability.
2025 Ag Labor Survey shows grower worries over AEWR, labor rules
Labor costs and H-2A wage hikes are pushing growers to cut crops, downsize or consider leaving farming. Get insights from our labor survey now.
Soaring AEWR costs: Adverse Effect Wage Rates harming growers
Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are exploding. Read how the increases are harming growers and what states have the highest rates.