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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.
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.
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.
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.
Organic Trade Association backs Domestic Organic Investment Act to boost U.S. capacity
OTA celebrates the Domestic Organic Investment Act to strengthen U.S. organic supply chains. Discover how the bill supports American farmers.
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.
Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium goes virtual Dec. 16-17
Explore soil health, pest management, cover crops and market strategies at the Growing Our Region symposium. Register now to attend online.
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.
New toolkit helps organic farmers access SARE research grants
OFRF has released a toolkit to help farmers access SARE grants for applied research. Learn how to apply and advance your farm projects.
Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Learn about a proposed bill that creates a specialty crop trade fairness working group and provides feedback to USDA Secretary Rollins.
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.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The Labor Department will resume H-2A and H-2B application processing after a temporary pause. Learn how this impacts farms and labor access.
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Farmers could receive up to $12 billion in aid after the government shutdown ends. Read more to see how growers may benefit from this relief.