USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assistance for producers recovering from natural dis... more »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 a... more »Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.39 billion annually to the state’s economy and support approximately 26,400 jobs. That’s according to a new economic study c... more »New Syngenta foliar insecticides garner EPA approval
The latest insect control tool from crop protection and technology company Syngenta has received EPA registration and is available for use, subject to state approvals. Plinazolin technology, in de... more »USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement next week
As farmers of all crops grapple with high operating costs and lost trade market access as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations, USDA secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins promised news on ad... more »Produce leader bemoans Mexican import impacts, requests seasonal safeguards
Mike Joyner, president, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA), has expressed concerns about the impact of produce imports from Mexico under the current U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ... more »
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