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2017 ag census data for specialty crops now online

The specialty crops data shows selected 2017 Census of Agriculture statistics about specialty crops defined as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).”

House passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act supported

The House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Dec. 11, voting for a measure that would give undocumented farmworkers a pathway to permanent residence. "This is a chance to solve a problem for America," said Rep. Zoe Lofg... more

US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement moves

Long-awaited news on the pending U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was announced Dec. 10 in an apparent deal between the Trump administration, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Michigan farms on list of energy projects, systems funded by USDA

A fourth generation Berrien County, Michigan, farm that has been in business since 1903 is gaining a renewable energy investment from the USDA to help it with energy efficiency innovations that will allow the operation to remain competitive in the op... more

ProducePay secures $190M in financing

The global market for fresh produce is a difficult one for farmers and distributors to manage.

Scholarships available from North American Strawberry Growers Association

The North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) has developed a scholarship program for both new and young members as well as young researcher/extension personnel. The goal of this scholarship is to respond to the generational change amo... more

Young California farming couples honored

A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence among young farmers and ranchers in California. They received the awards Dec. 9 dur... more