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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 »
Ventura VINE Connect field day set
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) has scheduled its VINE Connect Field Day for April 10. The event, to be at t... more »
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, aiming to advance research and technology adoption for g... more »
Vidalia onion official pack date scheduled
The anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee officially set April 15 as th... more »
Equitable Food Initiative streamlines worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, has ins... more »
Organic Trade Association secures more than $1 million in USDA funding for export promotion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Organic Trade Association (OTA) more than $1 million in funding to promote U.S. organic prod... more »
More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post
Agricultural organizations including the Organic Produce Association and International Fresh Produce Association joined more than 120 industry groups ... more »
