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Report: 4th of July summer cookout cost hits record high

Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.

Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night

Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.

USDA: insurance options enlarged for specialty, organic growers

Fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA's crop insurance options. The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting with the 2025 cr... more

NCAE applauds rejection of Chevron Doctrine

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has been met with enthusiastic approval by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE).

At 100 years, Ocean Mist introduces new logo

Ocean Mist Farms has updated its company logo and is refreshing the branding of the artichokes and vegetables it grows and markets.

USDA reports 2024 corn acreage down, soybean acreage up

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced a 3% decrease in corn planted acreage and a 3% increase in soybean planted acreage for 2024. The Acreage report revealed 91.5 million acres of corn planted, down from last year. ... more

Melon growers prepare for the holiday

California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Independence Day holiday, an important marketing window melon growers and shippers strive to meet each season.