Category: Farm Management
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.
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.
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.
2026 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour
Spend a day exploring innovative farm markets and agritourism destinations across West Michigan. Register now before spots fill up!
Think your good boy (or girl) is the best? Nominations open for 2027 Farm Dog of the Year
The competition recognizes farm dogs that support agricultural operations and includes cash prizes. Learn how to enter and review eligibility requirements.
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.
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.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
Powerful partnership: How Jamaica’s H-2 workers withstood Hurricane Melissa
Learn how a devastating natural disaster demonstrated the teamwork that powers the H-2 program partnership between Jamaica and U.S. farmers.
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.
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.
Rooted in community, growing with purpose
Join Great Lakes EXPO 2025, Dec. 9-11 in Grand Rapids, with new food trucks, awards and enhanced roundtables. Get details and register now.
Urban ag farm to be built at Pittsburgh training center
Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center has received a grant to build an urban farm and market. Read how the facilities will help the community.
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm. Discover how this hub will advance research and tech for growers.
EFI streamlines worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has streamlined its workforce certification process. Learn how the change impacts growers and farmworkers.
Preparing for your preparer
Growers may schedule meetings with tax professionals. Read about the advantages of making time to work on taxes.
University of Vermont conducting national agritourism survey
The University of Vermont (UVM) is conducting a national survey to identify opportunities to support agritourism operators. Learn more now.