OSU Study Shows Persistent Airborne Spread of Bacterial Blight
By Chris Branam, Oregon State University Extension Service In the high desert of Central Oregon, farmers produce some of the world’s most valuable hybrid carrot…
Industry News
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…
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…
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…
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…
Modern Produce Equipment Partners With Stanhay
As part of a new partnership, Modern Produce Equipment now represents Stanhay, a precision seed drill designer and manufacturer, across the Great Lakes region. The…
International Carrot Conference is Coming to California
The 42nd International Carrot Conference will be held at the Marriot Convention Center in Bakersfield, California, on June 2-3, 2026. The conference will be hosted by the…
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…