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Prospiant names Burk Metzger as president
Prospiant has appointed Burk Metzger as president of the company, bringing decades of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) experience to the role.... more »
Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, offering a temporary reprieve amid esc... more »
Threats to organic watchdog organization linked to employee at nation’s largest organic certifier
A law enforcement investigation into threats against organic industry watchdog OrganicEye has been traced to an employee of California Certified Organ... more »
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for its fiscal year 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs, aimed at helpi... more »
Organic Farming Research Foundation launches research hub
Organic farmers across the U.S. now have a new centralized resource for science-backed information tailored to their needs. The Organic Farming Res... more »
Understanding compost analysis and soil test differences
Not all soil tests are equal, and compost requires an analysis of its own. Understanding the differences between the two is an important step to provi... more »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a t... more »
Farmer confidence falls due to ag trade uncertainty, policy fears
Record-high concerns about ag trade and farm policies have farmers feeling less optimistic, according to the latest results of Purdue University-CME G... more »
Crop bed changes boost Florida farm’s water efficiencies
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran h... more »
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a p... more »
NCAE urges USDA to investigate undisbursed funds to farmers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release federal funds designated to aid... more »
Organic farmers urge Congress to address USDA funding freezes
A delegation of 30 organic farmers, industry leaders and consumer advocates is in Washington, D.C., this week to address concerns over USDA funding fr... more »
