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How to apply: specialty crop growers can tap into $100M+ in USDA grants
Apply through your state department of agriculture or Grants.gov before the June 8 and October 2026 deadlines.
Survey: U.S. fertilizer situation messy as low availability, high prices deliver big blow to farmer pockets
Nearly six in 10 farmers report worsening finances, reflecting rising fertilizer and fuel costs during spring planting. See the latest data.
New hire: Sym-Agro taps Adam Cholakian to lead Southern California sales
Learn how Sym-Agro is strengthening its sales team and advancing sustainable crop solutions in California.
Agritourism is trending: But does it fit for your farm?
Agritourism boosts farm income and foot traffic, but it also brings new risks and demands. Review key questions before getting started.
USDA gives vegetable growers until April 24 to report 2025 acreage
Farmers must report 2025 planted acres to qualify for ASCF relief. Be sure you don’t miss the April 24 deadline.
Farm Market & Agritourism: 7 smart strategies to flip your market into a customer magnet
Attention to detail can pay off with increased foot traffic and higher sales. Learn practical tips to drive engagement at your market.
OPN: Organic gains major market share as retailers expand assortments
Organic produce sales grew significantly faster than conventional. Download the full report to see where opportunities lie.
Rollins targets high input costs as USDA, DOJ investigate fertilizer companies
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is pressing for relief while investigators examine potential price collusion. See what changes lie ahead.
Feeding the Economy report highlights $10.4T impact of U.S. ag
The 2026 Feeding the Economy report shows how the U.S. food and ag sector drives a $10.4T economy. Explore key report insights now.
Ag labor alert: April NCAE webinar on Interim Final Rule changes
Learn how new labor rules impact your operation. Register for this free webinar to get practical compliance tips and expert insights.
Farm Bureau, 54 farm groups request grower support amid rising costs
Advocacy groups warn of mounting financial strain and urge federal action. Read the full letter and learn what it requests for specialty crop growers.
Middle East trade tensions freeze California farm exports
Find out how rising tensions in the Middle East are delaying fresh produce shipments and disrupting markets.
MSU Extension guidance for navigating volatile input markets
As growers finalize input buys, Michigan State experts share practical strategies to help protect margins this season.
Price spreads explained: What USDA’s 2024 farm-to-retail data means for specialty crop growers
Scan new USDA food retail data, see which crops return the most to growers and find ways to capture more value.
SCOTUS blocks tariffs, ag groups urge trade policy stabilization
Farm groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to press pause on tariffs. Find out what it means for growers and input costs.
USDA announces $1B aid package for vegetable growers
Fresh-market and processing vegetables are eligible for government aid payments. Verify your crops and submit acreage reports now.
Michigan Agritourism Convention marks 20th anniversary with education, farm tours
Michigan’s 20th Agritourism Convention in Frankenmuth will feature farm tours, workshops and expert speakers. Get details on the event now.
Meet the new ag storytellers
Learn how specialty crop voices are shaping the industry and engaging the next generation on social media.
