Category: Farm Management
Organically Grown Co. launches ‘Organic is the Answer’ campaign
Organically Grown Co., an Oregon produce distributor, has created a public service announcement-styled campaign with calls to action for consumers and retailers to promote the organic sector.
Arkansas orders Syngenta to sell farmland
Arkansas has ordered global seeds producer Syngenta to sell 160 acres of farmland it owns in the state within two years because the company is Chinese-owned.
ProducePay: Growers cite pricing, business stability concerns
ProducePay has released its second annual survey that is designed to explore business stability for produce stakeholders, including growers, packers, distributors, integrated suppliers and end buyers in the U.S. and Latin America.
NCAE digs into ag labor issues at annual forum
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has released the agenda for its 10th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum.
Marketing agency adds USDA grant writing to services
Moxxy Marketing has worked with multiple specialty crop commodity groups to submit applications and obtain funding through USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) grants.
American Farmland Trust grants $1 million
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has awarded over $1 million to 110 farmers across the country through the Brighter Future Fund, adding to the $4.5 million awarded since 2020.
Micheal de Schaaf joins MSU research center as farm manager
Michael de Schaaf is the new farm manager at the Michigan State University (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor.
New crop insurance options include organic transition coverage
The USDA is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from farmers and ranchers.
Florida ag department seeks growers’ Farm Bill interests
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is leading two listening sessions to allow Florida growers and ranchers to give recommendations for the Farm Bill and related agricultural issues.
The Organic Center grants focus on food safety, climate, pests
The USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program is awarding The Organic Center almost $900,000 for four new projects.
Purdue Extension offers farm finances webinar
Liz Brownlee of Partners in Food And Farming will lead a virtual lunch and learn on farm finances.
NCAE calls proposed H-2A changes ‘disconnected from reality’
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) says wording used in a Department of Labor proposal to change H-2A temporary ag labor visa rules is “blatant vitriol” targeted at farmers forced to use the program to secure workers.
Focus on the Farmer webinar features transition to organic
As part of USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), Compass Natural’s Focus on the Farmer educational series will offer a free webinar to support farmers transitioning to organic.
House Ag Committee seeks labor input from growers
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has created a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group and is asking growers of specialty crops and other commodities to complete an online survey.
Sakata Seed of Mexico reaches 30th anniversary
Sakata Seed of Mexico recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
USDA appoints ag advisory committee members
The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory committees, including the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
EPA amends wetlands protection rules
In response to a recent Supreme Court decision, the EPA has removed federal protection for a majority of U.S. wetlands.
Webinar: How to address ag trade deficit through Farm Bills
An agricultural trade deficit is increasing as the U.S. grows less and imports more fresh produce and other crops.
