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The leadership gap in specialty crop farming: Meet the program working to close it
Find out about a program helping farm supervisors learn to lead people, not just manage harvests and operations.
Good news: Food safety concerns drive more shoppers to local farms, farmers markets
Farmers market vendors have sold out of greens earlier than usual as shoppers look for alternatives to conventional retail outlets.
Q&A: IPM expert explains the Spotted Lanternfly risk
A University of California IPM advisor explains the spotted lanternfly threat facing growers. Review host crops and compare current control strategies.
New York revamps Nourish New York portal to link farmers, food banks
New York’s redesigned Nourish New York portal includes improved search tools, producer profiles and expanded product listings to better connect farmers with food organizations and institutional buyers.
Georgia officials warn farmers about online farm equipment scams
Buyers should first verify online equipment sellers are legitimate after reports of sophisticated scams that impersonate legitimate dealerships and steal payments surface.
Reservoir Farms brings its ag tech research incubator to Yuma
The site opens Oct. 1 and provides startups with 500 acres for testing automation and other technologies in commercial desert vegetable production
UF/IFAS researchers identify gene that could boost broccoli nutrition
A gene that dramatically increases glucosinolate production could eventually improve the nutritional value of broccoli, cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
Specialty crop growers adapt harvests, crop protection during extreme heat
Fruit and vegetable growers are adjusting harvest schedules, protecting workers and investing in heat-mitigation strategies as prolonged periods of extreme weather challenge specialty crop production.
Michigan asparagus growers remain cautiously optimistic despite rising costs and import pressure
Michigan’s asparagus industry is under pressure, but improving market conditions and a new generation of farmers are reasons for optimism.
Michigan State Extension: AEWR flexibility saved growers $33 million
Michigan State University Extension experts say most certified H-2A positions were offered at the Skill Level I wage rate in 2026, resulting in substantially lower wage offers.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast tomato yields
New UF-developed tools use artificial intelligence to count fruit and flowers, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields more accurately.
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations.
New York lawmakers urge USDA disaster aid after spring crop losses
New York lawmakers are urging disaster assistance after spring frost damage caused more than $30 million in specialty crop losses.
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
Smith will 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.