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 »

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 »

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 »

legislation, Onions, Regulations

North Dakota farmer Barry Vculek takes the reins at National Onion Association

The National Onion Association (NOA) has elected Barry Vculek, owner of Four Star Ag (Oakes, North Dakota) as its incoming president for the 2026–2028 term. Vculek succeeds Jared Gutierrez and b... more »

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 »