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The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) today urged President Trump to ensure specialty crops be included in any emergency economic aid initiatives for the agricultural sector….

In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his strategies for thriving during economic downturns. Key Points Include: Understand why the grain and row crop industry is…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the…

Simplot has changed its company name and structure to align with its operating business groups by creating the Simplot Company, a new global parent holding company for all Simplot-affiliated companies….

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to…

By Stuart Reitz and Joy Waite-Cusic, Oregon State University Dry bulb onions were traditionally considered a low-risk produce item for human foodborne diseases, but three recent outbreaks that have been…

Farmer sentiment dipped for the third straight month in August, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index falling 10 points to 125. Producers expressed markedly less optimism about the future, as…

By Greg Bird, Executive Director, Michigan Onion Committee and Michigan Vegetable Council As you read this article, at least you will know it’s not AI generated, but more from the…

BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating in the market under the Nunhems brand, has expanded its seed portfolio with the addition of three new short-day onion varieties: Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea….