Category: Fruits
Take the 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey
Organic Grower is collecting pricing data for fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more. Take the 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey now!
Organic Trade Association joins farm groups urging Congress to act as farm losses mount
OTA joins farm groups warning of growing financial strain on U.S. growers. Read how specialty and organic producers are urging Congress.
Specialty crop leaders call for $5 billion in dedicated aid
Specialty crop leaders call for $5 billion in aid after spending bills omit support for growers. Read about the impact on U.S. specialty ag.
Agritourism to organic: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
From organic production to agritourism, key trends emerged at the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference. See the top five takeaways.
Organic certification draws grower interest as margins tighten, import pressure mounts
Tight margins and import pressure are pushing growers to explore organic certification. Learn what it takes and where support is available.
USDA announces $80 million Section 32 purchases of U.S. fruit and nuts
USDA plans $80 million in Section 32 purchases of U.S. nuts and fruit to support food banks and growers. Learn more about the program today.
OFRF to host “Organic 101 for Extension Agents” webinar on Jan. 29
OFRF will host a free Jan. 29 webinar on organic certification and standards for extension agents. Get details and learn how to register.
Farm groups push for specialty crop relief in 2026
Farm groups are urging Congress to include specialty crop relief in 2026 legislation. Read how the debate could affect organic growers.
New federal dietary guidelines shift emphasis to ‘real food’
New federal dietary guidelines emphasize whole foods and nuts. Read how the shift opens the door for organic and sustainable growers.
Marbleseed organic farming conference set for Feb. 26–28 in Wisconsin
Marbleseed’s annual Organic Farming Conference is set for Feb. 26–28. Learn about sessions for organic fruit and vegetable growers.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
California growers face new wage, waste and land rules in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how the laws may affect specialty crop growers.
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
Florida strawberry growers file petitions alleging unfairly priced Mexican winter strawberry imports are harming U.S. producers. Read more.
USDA bridge payments focus on row crops, specialty crop timeline still uncertain
USDA released payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn what’s covered now and what specialty growers should expect next.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black honored with Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
The Michigan State Horticultural Society Master Farmer and Master Farmer Associate Awards have been handed out. Read all about the winners.
USDA launches 2025 Organic Survey
USDA is surveying organic and transitioning farms to collect production and financial data. See what growers need to know and how to respond.