legislation, Vegetables

Report: $15 billion grower aid payments being discussed

Key members of the U.S. House and Senate are working to put together $15 billion in aid, including relief for specialty crop growers, in this month’s appropriation bills, according to a POLITICO re... more »

organic, Vegetables

Organic certification gains traction amid tighter margins and rising import competition

With profit margins tight and cheap imported produce causing consternation among many specialty crop growers across the country, fruit and vegetable growers are taking a hard look at bringing one of ... 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 Vegetable Council’s Mas... more »

Regulations, Vegetables

New USDA dietary guidelines reset federal nutrition policy

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins have released all-new Dietary Guidelines for Ame... more »

legislation, Potatoes, Vegetables

Farm groups rally for specialty crop relief in 2026

Among the many key policy priorities for farm advocacy groups in 2026 is securing additional economic relief for specialty crop growers. With specialty crop producers largely left out of a $12 bi... more »

Crop Management, Crop Protection, education, Farm Management, Midwest, Regulations, Technology, Vegetables

Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee

Vegetable growers across the Midwest can sharpen their production and pest management knowledge at the upcoming 2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower and Field Crop Grower Winter Meeting. The a... more »