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Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
We spent a week in Grand Rapids at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO. Find out what we learned during our time at the show.
Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact
A new study shows the importance of Michigan’s specialty crop industry to the state’s economy. Find out just how impactful the sector is.
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
A new study highlights the massive contribution vegetable farming and processing make to Michigan’s economy. Find out what’s in the report.
Produce leader bemoans Mexican import impacts, requests seasonal safeguards
The president of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association is speaking out on the impact of Mexican produce imports. Find out what he said.
New Syngenta foliar insecticides garner EPA approval
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which crops it’s labeled for use on.
USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement next week
An effort is underway to provide short term “bridge” assistance payments to farmers. Find out if specialty crop growers are included.
Labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
Find out why ag labor advocacy groups and 17 farm workers are suing the Trump administration to reverse a recent ruling.
Lipman’s national Days of Good November charitable efforts
Lipman’s Days of Good charitable effort is underway. Read more about the annual charitable event.
USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
The USDA has delivered more crop disaster assistance. Read more about what’s offered to help growers.
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
The Blueberry Boost Accelerator pitch competition winners have been honored. Read about the blueberry products they created.
Federal officials to speak at NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum
NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum has added two top federal speakers. Read who from DOL and USDA are planning to speak.
End of an era: 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be its last
A storied publication for farmers and home gardeners is closing its doors. Learn why and secure your piece of U.S. agriculture history.
AgroFresh announces AI imaging and orchard analytics tie-ups with Aerobotics, Neolithics
AgroFresh is adding two innovative partners to its FreshCloud digital ecosystem. Learn who the partners are and what they bring to the table.
Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Learn about a proposed bill that creates a specialty crop trade fairness working group, provides feedback to USDA Secretary Rollins.
Unlock spray drone best practices: Attend Great Lakes Expo’s Drones in Specialty Crops Symposium
Great Lakes Expo just added an all-day spray drone education session. Explore the meeting agenda and get registered.
What are the biggest pests and diseases affecting you the most?
Growers are invited to participate in this year’s Vegetable Growers News pest and disease survey. Learn more on how your input can help other growers.
Labor Department to resume H-2A application processing
The U.S. Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Farmers could receive up to $12 billion in aid after the government shutdown ends. Read more to see how growers may benefit from this relief.
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced its labor forum lineup. Read about what’s planned.
Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices
A newly announced trade investigation will probe Chinese trade practices. Read more about the investigation in relation to the 2020 Phase One trade deal.