Category: Articles
Farm Market & Agritourism: Strategies to attract today’s farm market shoppers
Learn how to attract more customers to your farm market using demographics, experiences, and digital tools. Start growing your market today.
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
Vegetable and organic growers tackle labor, automation, climate, and trade in 2026 to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy produce.
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Mechanical weeding tools help organic farms cut labor and manage weeds sustainably. See how one Michigan grower puts these tools to work.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Identifying underperforming products in your farm market
Learn how to spot underperforming farm market products using POS data, enterprise analysis and customer insights to boost profitability.
Rodent attack: battling rat, squirrel and gopher damage
Rodent control in orchards, fields and vineyards is key to protecting crops from damage. Get effective strategies to safeguard your crops.
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.