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Staying Ahead of Orchard Stress
California Ag Today
Warmer conditions are putting pressure on fruit crops, making early-season management even more important.
Specialty Crop Farmers: Don’t Miss This FSA Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new USDA assistance program is accepting applications now, with an August 7 deadline.
Space-Age Forecasting for Almonds
California Ag Today
California's almond industry is looking at new technology to improve crop forecasts before harvest.
Schiff’s Farm Bill Vision
California Ag Today
The California senator is pushing for stronger specialty crop support, rural investment, and Proposition 12 protections.
Farm Bridge Assistance
Idaho Ag Today
Updated information on two USDA assistance programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation starts first with the Farm Bridge Assistance Program.
New Lifeline for Specialty Crop Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announces one-time payments to address inflation, input costs, and export challenges.
The Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program
Farm of the Future
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the USDA is providing $1 billion in assistance for specialty crops and sugar.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Costs Keep Climbing: Farmers Face Rising Interest, Lower Prices
California Ag Today
Even with slightly lower overall expenses in 2024, producers across California and the U.S. are still feeling the pinch of high input costs, rising interest rates, and falling commodity prices.
Small Batch Ag Processing
Farm of the Future
What’s holding farmers back from growing more high value specialty crops rather than commodity crops? In a word, markets.
John Deere's Recent Focus on Specialty Crops
Farm of the Future
John Deere is arguably the most well known farm equipment brand, but traditionally they haven’t had a lot to offer specifically focused on specialty crops.
$2B Specialty Crop Program Now Accepting Applications
California Ag Today
The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.
January 8 Deadline for Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
The FSA's $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8. The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.
Risk Managmen Agency Prepares for Crop Insurance Expansion
Line on Agriculture
Changes to crop insurance options, beginning with crop year include the addition of specialty and organic crops.
Extreme Weather and Specialty Crops
Farm of the Future
Extreme weather patterns are hitting U.S. crop growers this year.
Farm Bill Needs for Specialty Crops
Farm of the Future
Small farms growing specialty crops face several challenges, including crop insurance.
Abandoning Vegetable Crops for Traditional Crops
Line on Agriculture
Sakata Farms Owner, Robert Sakata Jr.
