legislation

USDA bridge payment details released: specialty crops on hold

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA): the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As part of the program, $12 bil... more »

Leafy Greens, Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes/Peppers, Vegetables

2025 USDA vegetable crop report: Record yields, lower prices and mixed markets

In 2025, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts record-setting U.S. average yields for potatoes, California processing tomatoes and dry edible beans (excluding chickpeas... more »

Onions, Southeast

Bravo! G&R Farms brings national sustainability award home to Georgia

G&R Farms, a third-generation Vidalia and Peruvian sweet onion grower in southeast Georgia, was named a 2025 Sustainability in the Food Industry Award winner by The Shelby Report. ... more »

Farmers' Market, Labor, Marketing, Midwest, organic, Technology, Vegetables

Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025

There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state ... more »

Asparagus, Leafy Greens, Midwest, Potatoes, Pumpkins/Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes/Peppers

Meet the 2025 Michigan Master Farmers: Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black

Michigan hort society names award recipients Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan’s agricultural landscape, the Michigan State Horticultural Socie... more »

Asparagus, Green beans, Midwest, Potatoes, Pumpkins/Squash

Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact

A new study confirms what many of you already know: Michigan specialty crop farms are a significant economic force within the state. The study was commissioned by the Michigan Vegetable Council an... more »