USDA aid to help growers recover from natural disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. ... more »

Georgia Hurricane Helene relief program started

The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund partners have opened applications for growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assis... more »

Choosing the right market channel

As diversified farmers, we must master not only the production requirements for each of our products but also the strategies for effectively marketing them. The decision on how to sell our products is... more »

Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas

I called a friend in California the other evening. As soon as he picked up, I could tell that I had roused him from slumber.  When I asked him what was going on, he told me that he had been asleep... more »

Farm organization comments on farm bill text release

With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan U.S. senator and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chairwoman, has released the bill’s te... more »

The Gingerichs’ journey to organic farming is rooted in family

Farming has always been home to Luke and Annie Gingerich. The couple has turned that lifelong love into a successful organic peach growing operation called Bluebird Organic Fruit Co. in Colorado. A... more »

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Grower profile: Del Jardin Fresh

Research: Cucurbit mesotunnels

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Fresh Views: Refreshing your disease management plan

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