Legislation to Lower Fertilizer Costs Introduced
On March 19, 2026, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced bipartisan bills to address high fertilizer costs in the wake of the war…
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Specialty Crops Renew Call for Dedicated Aid
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance joined more than 50 agricultural organizations, including the National Onion Association, from across the country today in urging assistance for America’s farmers. Led by…
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ARA Leads Letter to President Trump Expressing Concern Over Fertilizer Supply Chain Disruptions
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts…
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Take the National Cover Crop Survey
Farmers across the United States—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being…
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty
By Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus Iran Conflict: The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and…
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PNVA Offering Up to $22k in Scholarships
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) is offering up to $22,000 in scholarships with the scholarship being renewable for an additional year, pursuant to guidelines set by the PNVA board. This scholarship…
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to 116, driven by stronger views of current conditions. But future expectations slipped again, falling to its lowest level since September…
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USDA Advises Against Shipping Onions to Panama
USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) has advised U.S. onion exporters against shipping to Panama until local supply decreases and Panama updates its import policy. On January 2, 2026, U.S….
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Onion Weed Quiz: February 2026
This weed emerges later in the summer, usually after onions have established (Photo 1). The seeds of this weed are contained in spiky burs (Photo 2). What is this weed?…
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NASDA Commends Progress on Farm Bill
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the…
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