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Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Washington State kicks off annual pest, disease survey, targets Japanese beetles
Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds, and plant pathogens. Learn which pests the department is targeting this year.
Penn State Extension to host farm cash flow webinar June 9
Penn State will host a free webinar on farm cash flow management, offering strategies to track expenses and improve financial resilience.
MSU AgBioResearch director George Smith leaving for University of Arizona dean role
George Smith will step down as director of MSU AgBioResearch in August to become dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona.
Nominations still open for Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Class of 2026
We are still seeking nominations for the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. Submit a nomination today.
How Salad Days Farm thrives with organic farming, direct sales
Certified organic grower Maggie Dungan shares how Salad Days Farm builds soil, community and value-added products.
Pennsylvania farmers: Everything you need to file for USDA freeze assistance
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers recover from adverse weather events.
2026 Michigan asparagus harvest underway, consumer marketing push intensifies
Michigan asparagus harvest is underway as growers launch a statewide campaign to boost awareness and seasonal sales.
Michigan Agritourism debuts website to boost farm tourism
A new site is helping families, food lovers and tourists discover farms that welcome guests. Learn about Michigan Agritourism’s new website.
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
146 Georgia counties now designated for drought aid
USDA added 20 Georgia counties to its drought disaster declaration, bringing the statewide total to 146 eligible counties. See the list of new counties added and contingent counties in the area.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Food is Medicine: growers explore edamame, ube as UF program expands crop diversity
A UF program is helping South Florida growers diversify into high-value, nutrient-dense ethnic crops. Learn how these crops can fit into your production system.
Where it’s made: Oxbo opens harvester factory in Western New York
Oxbo is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bergen focused on designing and building equipment for specialty crop farmers.
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.
Michigan farm leader Andrea Herrygers named MACMA general manager
Read more about this leadership change and what it means for Michigan vegetable farmers and apple growers.
Future-proofing specialty crops: Penn State advances strategies for climate resilience
Vegetable crops face mounting climate stress. Learn how researchers develop innovations in breeding and tech to protect yields and quality.
AI takes root: What’s the deal with decision support tools for specialty crop farmers?
A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.