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US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement advances

Industry groups are reacting to the passage of a trade bill. The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, Dec. 19, voted 385-41 to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement will now go to... more »

Duda Farm Fresh Foods launches annual ‘Dip It Win It’ sweepstakes

For the fourth year in a row, Dandy Celery, grown by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is proud to announce the return of its largest annual promotion, ‘Dip It 2 Win It’. Running now through January 10,... more »

Great Lakes Potato Chips uses purple potato to create hit product

Nearly three years ago, Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. owner Chris Girrbach ran into potato breeder David Douches at an event where the latter was showcasing his work. One of the new varieties Douches –... more »

Michigan farmers’ markets get $392,791 from USDA to support expansion

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced Dec. 10 new federal support to help expand Michigan farmers' markets all across the state. This investment... more »

Pump the brakes on the shortage of french fries

Chances are you’ve seen the headlines regarding an impending french fry shortage. A story from Bloomberg, entitled “America Braces for Possible French Fry Shortage After Poor Potato Harvest” on Dec. 2, sparked a slew of... more »

Take basics steps toward a successful market

What distinguishes a successful farm market from a mediocre one? Some simple management practices can be the difference between a profitable market and a marginal one. The following “seven steps to success” were observed by... more »

USDA: Farm agritourism dollars tripled 2002-2017

Agritourism helps U.S. farmers and ranchers generate revenue from recreational or educational activities, such as tours of a working farm or “pick-your-own fruits and vegetables” programs. Beginning and small and mid-size farms are increasingly exploring... more »

ITC: Mexican tomato dumping threatens US growers

In a unanimous decision on Nov. 22, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made an affirmative determination that dumped Mexican tomato imports threaten the U.S. industry with material injury. This determination comes on the heels... more »