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Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee
Vegetable growers across the Midwest can sharpen their production and pest management knowledge at the upcoming 2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower and Field Crop Grower Winter Meeting. The all-day event is scheduled for Feb. 4 at the Old Mi... more
New USDA dietary guidelines reset federal nutrition policy
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins have released all-new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030), marking the most significant... more
North Dakota farmer Barry Vculek takes the reins at National Onion Association
The National Onion Association (NOA) has elected Barry Vculek, owner of Four Star Ag (Oakes, North Dakota) as its incoming president for the 2026–2028 term. Vculek succeeds Jared Gutierrez and brings decades of hands-on farming experience, indu... more
California farmers face new regulations in 2026 from agritourism to wages
In California, the new year has ushered in a handful of new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations throughout the state. Caleb Howard with AgAlert.com writes, “As of Jan. 1, there are new laws pertaining to employee wages, mana... more
USDA bridge payment details released: specialty crops on hold
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA): the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As part of the program, $12 billion will be paid to American farmers in 2026. ... more
Bravo! G&R Farms brings national sustainability award home to Georgia
G&R Farms, a third-generation Vidalia and Peruvian sweet onion grower in southeast Georgia, was named a 2025 Sustainability in the Food Industry Award winner by The Shelby Report. The farm was recognized for its leadership in prec... more
2025 USDA vegetable crop report: Record yields, lower prices and mixed markets
In 2025, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts record-setting U.S. average yields for potatoes, California processing tomatoes and dry edible beans (excluding chickpeas), according to the USDA Vegetables and Pulses Out... more
Knock out root-knot nematodes: BASF | Nunhems launch Percyst carrot variety
BASF’s vegetable seeds business, marketed under the Nunhems brand, announces the launch of its new Percyst brand carrot variety. BASF says the new seed variety boasts more than 20 years of dedicated research and innovation. Percyst is not only ... more
Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state today hosts over 3,000 fruit and vegetable farms a... more
Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact
A new study confirms what many of you already know: Michigan specialty crop farms are a significant economic force within the state. The study was commissioned by the Michigan Vegetable Council and executed in conjunction with Michigan State Univ... more
