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USDA to purchase up to $80M in specialty crops
USDA will purchase up to $80 million in specialty crops and products in a move fruit and tree nut growers hope will provide a boost. As growers awa... continue reading »
Cabernet Sauvignon tops California’s $3M 2024 wine crush
California is the nation’s leading producer of wine grapes, both in total volume and varietal assortment, with a handful of varieties shouldering th... continue reading »
New dietary guidelines call for more beans, less red meat
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released Jan. 7 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and USDA recommend Americans eat more beans, peas... continue reading »
Rice, cotton to receive highest per-acre assistance rates
Rice and cotton will receive the highest Farmer Bridge Assistance rates among row crops, while specialty crops await details on potential relief. T... continue reading »
USDA launching final phase of 2025 ag resource survey this month
Later this month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the third and final phase of the 2025 Agricultural Resourc... continue reading »
New USDA program aims to boost regenerative practices
USDA has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-... continue reading »
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... continue reading »
Registration open for online packaging solutions event
An online event aimed at defining priorities for the packaging innovation industry is set for Dec. 9. Registration is required for the 2025 Innovat... continue reading »
Producers can now apply for additional disaster relief
Specialty crop producers recovering from natural disasters can now apply for more than $16 million in USDA relief funding. The USDA's Farm Servic... continue reading »
New guide from MSU Extension aims to help beginning growers
A new guide from Michigan State University Extension in partnership with USDA offers resources and support for beginning growers. The Beginning Far... continue reading »
