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…
Articles by Dave Alexander
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…
National Ag Day is March 24
Ag Day Events in Washington, D.C. Ag Day at USDA USDA Whitten Patio – 8:30 a.m. – Noon Register here. Speakers: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins…
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…
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…
Farmer Sentiment Drops Sharply At Start Of 2026 As Economic Concerns Increase
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 23 points to 113. Producers reported worsening financial conditions compared to a…
Specialty Crop Leaders Express Disappointment with Latest House Spending Bills, Call for $5B in Aid
Specialty crop leaders renewed their calls for urgent economic support for U.S. growers and shared their disappointment after the U.S. House released final spending bills…
Specialty Crop Leaders Join Call for Financial Relief Amid Ongoing Farm Crisis
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) this week joined agricultural organizations from across the U.S. in calling on Congress for immediate financial assistance for America’s farmers…
Vive Crop Protection Expands Commercial Team
Vive Crop Protection has announced two key additions to its commercial team, marking a significant step in its strategic growth journey. Russ Gibson has joined the…
Loveland Introduces New Adjuvant
Loveland Products, Inc. has announced the launch of Weather Gard ™ Elite, a next-generation all-in-one adjuvant designed to make spray applications simpler, more effective, and easier…