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Specialty crop growers disappointed in grower aid package
A $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers announced Dec. 8 includes up to $11 billion for row crops, leaving specialty crop grower advocates disappoi... more »
OFRF launches national survey to guide future of organic ag
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has opened the 2025-2026 National Organic Farmer Survey, a major nationwide effort to document the chal... more »
USA Pears: 2025 harvest bounces back with 78% uptick over last season
Pear harvest has come to a close in the Pacific Northwest, and 2025 yield data is showing a fruitful harvest this year, according to a recent press re... more »
USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement
As farmers of all crops grapple with high operating costs and lost trade market access as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations, USDA secretary ... more »
2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 4-5
The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Feb. 4-5 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The e... more »
Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium goes virtual Dec. 16-17
The Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium will be held virtually on Dec. 16–17, 2025. This free, two-day event provides organic gr... more »
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
The United Farm Workers of America (UFWA)and the United Farm Worker Foundation (UFWF) filed a lawsuit on behalf of 18 farm workers to reverse the Trum... more »
USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assistance for producers recovering from natural disasters, according to a news r... more »
Federal officials to speak at NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum
Leaders of two federal agencies that affect growers’ labor needs are scheduled to speak at the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) ... more »
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
The federal government shutdown has interfered with U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) monthly apple storage reports. The shutdown has prevente... more »
New toolkit helps organic farmers access SARE research grants
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has released a toolkit to help organic and transitioning farms apply for the Sustainable Agriculture Re... more »
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has named the winners of its first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition. The contest concluded... more »
