Category: By Region
Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Learn how Northern Michigan’s Lakeview Hill Farm empowers its workforce and adapts its production practices to today’s realities.
Bank on the basics
At Georgia’s G&R Farms, variety choice and agronomic fundamentals drive Vidalia onion production.
Florida passes new Farm Bill: How it impacts specialty crop growers
The Florida Legislature advances a new farm bill affecting land use, equipment and safety rules. See what it means for growers.
Sym-Agro, Biofungitek sign U.S. distribution deal for Berezi fungicide
Sym-Agro and Biofungitek sign a U.S. distribution deal for the Berezi fungicide. Learn how it targets powdery mildew and botrytis.
Researchers unlock how plants regulate root growth
A key protein controls plant root length can be modified, paving the way for drought-resistant crops. Learn about this research breakthrough.
Deep freeze saddles Florida vegetable growers with hundreds of millions in crop damage
The storm caused $700M+ in losses to tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and more. See the full breakdown and why grower support is needed.
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.
How Hanulcik Farm went from local to hyperlocal
Find out how a third-generation farm, market and orchard in Michigan elevated its retail operation with hyperlocal produce and products.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens specialty crops. Read how growers could be affected and what aid may be available.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission elects 2026 officers, honors Dr. Craig Yencho
Find out who’s on the board, who’s leading the Commission and how research continues to support the nation’s top sweetpotato-producing state.
Farm labor advocacy groups WAFLA, Washington Growers League unite
The deal brings together four decades of experience in ag labor and policy advocacy. See what’s changing and how growers can engage.
Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee
The winter meeting offers a chance to gain research-based insights, earn credits and connect with MSU experts. Learn more and get registered.
California farmers face new regulations in 2026 from agritourism to wages
A handful of new regulations will affect farms throughout the Golden State. Find out what’s changing from wages to immigration enforcement.
Accessing ag automation
FIRA USA gave specialty crop growers a glimpse at the latest robotics and automated equipment. Have a look at the future of farming.
How D’Arrigo Bros. blends 100-year heritage, high-tech to grow leafy greens across the west
D’Arrigo Bros. grows leafy greens on more than 40,000 acres. Learn how this family farm honors its heritage while building towards its future.
Bravo! G&R Farms brings national sustainability award home to Georgia
A Georgia onion grower took home a national award for its sustainability efforts. Find out why G&R Farms won the award.
Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
We spent a week in Grand Rapids at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO. Find out what we learned during our time at the show.
Meet the 2025 Michigan Master Farmers: Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black
The Michigan Vegetable Council Master Farmer and Master Farmer Associate Awards have been handed out. Find out who won.