SPUR Program

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.

Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?

Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program is still accepting applications through local FSA offices and online.

The Cost of Cosmetic Damage in Stone Fruit

California Ag Today
Inking, staining, and skin discoloration are putting added pressure on stone fruit quality this season.

New World screwworm Entry

Idaho Ag Today
The ISDA recently announced additional state entry requirements for animals in response to New World screwworm (NWS) detections

International Fresh Produce Association's Mission

Fruit Grower Report
The international Fresh Produce Association is a trade group with the mission of helping businesses at every step along our food supply chain.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

Citrus vs. Summer Stress

California Ag Today
Heat can impact fruit quality long before harvest, making early-season protection increasingly important.

Preventing Alzheimer's

Idaho Ag Today
The Centers for Disease Control says: Right now, 5.8 million Americans over age 65 live with Alzheimer's disease.

Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands in San Diego County

California Ag Today
State and federal officials respond after detection of a mated female fly near Spring Valley.

Understanding Ag

Fruit Grower Report
I asked Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop if state lawmakers were aware of what their policy decisions were doing to the ag industry in this state?

Next Year's Cherries Start Now

California Ag Today
What happens in the weeks after harvest can influence bud development, flowering, and fruit set next season.

Sugar beet letter

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.

Staying Ahead of Orchard Stress

California Ag Today
Warmer conditions are putting pressure on fruit crops, making early-season management even more important.

Can Technology Boost Healthy Eating?

Farm of the Future
Pairwise co-founder Tom Adams sees opportunities for genome editing to grow the average consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables.

Do Good with Dairy

California Ag Today
California dairy families are matching donations during National Dairy Month to help provide milk to Californians facing food insecurity.

Prison Produce, California Markets

California Ag Today
A California program is creating a steady market for locally grown fruits and vegetables while supplying fresh produce to state prisons.

Livestock insect research

Idaho Ag Today
A dedication ceremony in the hill country of Texas.

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.

New AEWR Savings and WOTUS Rule Finalization

The Agribusiness Update
After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief in recent months thanks to the new AEWR rules, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.

Specialty Crops and Labor

Fruit Grower Report
Samantha Ayoub, an agricultural economist for the International Fresh Produce Association, says fruit and vegetable producers have a significant need for year-round labor.