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Price spreads explained: What USDA’s 2024 farm-to-retail data means for specialty crop growers
Scan new USDA food retail data, see which crops return the most to growers and find ways to capture more value.
Living mulch 101: How vegetable growers can boost soil and suppress weeds
Discover practical tips to build healthier soils, support beneficial insects and grow more resilient crops via living mulch.
Ag Wage Reform Coalition petitions Congress for farm wage stability
Farm groups urge Congress to codify the AEWR interim rule and provide wage stability. Learn what permanent reform could mean for growers.
SCOTUS blocks tariffs, ag groups urge trade policy stabilization
Farm groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to press pause on tariffs. Find out what it means for growers and input costs.
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.
Researchers unlock how plants regulate root growth
A key protein controls plant root length can be modified, paving the way for drought-resistant crops. Learn about this research breakthrough.
Deep freeze saddles Florida vegetable growers with hundreds of millions in crop damage
The storm caused $700M+ in losses to tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and more. See the full breakdown and why grower support is needed.
House agriculture leaders advance farm bill draft with new support for vegetable growers
A draft farm bill has emerged from the House Agriculture Committee. See what the proposal means for your farm and follow the February 23 markup for updates.
USDA announces $1B aid package for vegetable growers
Fresh-market and processing vegetables are eligible for government aid payments. Verify your crops and submit acreage reports now.
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.
Specialty crop groups join coalition to preserve USMCA, strengthen ag trade
Farm and produce groups have formed an advocacy coalition ahead of the 2026 USMCA trade agreement review. Find out what renewal may mean for your bottom line.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens specialty crops. Read how growers could be affected and what aid may be available.
Crookham launches 2 early-season Vidalia onion varieties with disease-tolerance
The varieties feature consistent emergence and disease tolerance under a range of growing conditions. Learn more about what Athens and Augusta offer.
Take VGN’s 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey
Vegetable Growers News is collecting pricing data for vegetables, fruits, baked goods and more. Take the 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey now!
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Watch the webinar to hear directly from industry experts and gain insight to help guide labor planning for the seasons ahead.
Farm labor outlook improves as H-2A wage rules stabilize, attorney says
Labor attorney Chris Schulte outlined regulatory wins and looming deadlines. Get the key takeaways and learn how growers can stay ahead of evolving labor requirements.
Specialty crop leaders sound alarm on $100B farm losses, seek $5B in support
Learn why a coalition of 56 farm and specialty crop organizations is urging Congress to address the growing economic crisis in rural America.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission elects 2026 officers, honors Dr. Craig Yencho
Find out who’s on the board, who’s leading the Commission and how research continues to support the nation’s top sweetpotato-producing state.
Farm labor advocacy groups WAFLA, Washington Growers League unite
The deal brings together four decades of experience in ag labor and policy advocacy. See what’s changing and how growers can engage.
Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.