business, Farm Management, Labor, legislation, Regulations, Vegetables, West

California farmers face new regulations in 2026 from agritourism to wages

In California, the new year has ushered in a handful of new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations throughout the state. Caleb Howard with AgAlert.com writes, “As of Jan. 1, the... more »

Labor, Regulations

Low-hanging fruit opportunities

There is an abundance of low-hanging fruit. Think of it. You walk into a grove or an orchard, and there it is: All the apples, oranges or cherries, all hanging there easily within reach. No need f... more »

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 »