Agriculture
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.39 billion annually to the state’s economy and support approximately 26,400 jobs. That’s according to a new economic study commissioned by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State... more »
End of an era: 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be its last
The 2026 Farmers' Almanac is one you’ll want to hang onto as a collector’s item. That’s because editor Sandy Duncan and editor emeritus Peter Geiger have announced this coming year’s publication will be its final... more »
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a pilot program with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The New Producer... more »
U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with VGN
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and wages continue to rise, growers across the country are grappling with difficult... more »
Fresh Views: Overlap between the practical and the economic
Some of my friends in business might be surprised to learn that my path into the economics of agriculture began with a pursuit of medicine. As a college student interning at a South African wildlife... more »
Controversial filling requirement reinstated
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth... more »
Michigan ag industry mourns the loss of Victor Shank
Victor Shank, former president of the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) and prominent figure in the Michigan agriculture industry, passed away on Jan. 5 at his home in Dowagiac, Michigan. Shank was a longtime fixture in... more »
Lack of congressional grower aid action alarms Farm Bureau
A lack of congressional action to help farmers is driving the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to call for action. In a Dec. 14 news releases, the Washington, D.C.-based AFBF expressed disappointment that Congress appears... more »
New strategic plan released by Michigan State Extension
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan. Guided by extensive input gathered through interviews and... more »
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS). The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of Dec. 10 at the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan,... more »
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