Protecting the plate: Why sound science must guide nation’s health policy
The recent release of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission report, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy, Jr., has generated considerable discussion across U.S. food and agriculture sectors.... more »
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has announced the graduation of the third class of fellows in its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program and is seeking applicants for its fourth class. The Oct. 10 graduation marks... more »
U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition
Though row crops remain the backbone of U.S. agriculture, export markets are shrinking as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The U.S. has long been an agricultural... more »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural industry as aid efforts and trade talks continue despite the government shutdown.... more »
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia will receive more than $531 million in federal assistance through a block grant agreement to help producers recover from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina will receive more than $38.3 million. USDA announced the grants,... more »
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
The University of Florida (UF) is the new home for a plant breeding improvement program. Breeding Insight (BI) is a USDA Agricultural Research Service-funded program that supports public breeding efforts via more than 61 USDA... more »
USDA, Labor department investigating high farm input costs
The USDA and Department of Justice (DOJ) are investigating high farm input costs. The agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to immediately begin jointly scrutinizing input costs for farmers. U.S. farm production inputs... more »
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Growing asparagus is notoriously challenging, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Stock Farms. Located on the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fourth-generation family farm has found success cultivating the crop in Oceana County, one... more »
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are... more »
Veg Connections: Cellulose mulch shows promise for sustainable agriculture
As growers face increasing pressure to reduce plastic use while maintaining productivity, researcher Tian Li and her team at Purdue University have developed a new Janus cellulose mulch (JCM) that matches the performance of traditional... more »
