Public U.S. agriculture coverage: Fruits, vegetables, nuts, nursery crops, flowers, and other specialty crops.
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Southern Ag Today · Jul 24, 2026
What strategies can specialty crop growers adopt to navigate today's challenges? As they confront economic, environmental, and regulatory pressures, producers must balance farm size, market access, and crop diversification while adhering to evolving regulations....
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 24, 2026
What if the funding meant to support specialty crop producers isn't reaching those who need it? Only about a third of the allocated funding for the USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers Program has...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 24, 2026
What happens when financial pressures hit specialty crop growers? As input costs soar, producers of crops like strawberries are feeling the squeeze similar to their row crop counterparts. John Newton from the American Farm...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 28, 2026
What happens to cherry market dynamics when production plummets? Cherry growers, particularly in West Michigan, are expressing concerns about maintaining their market share after experiencing a dramatic decrease in cherry production this year. Sarah...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 18, 2026
What if regulatory costs are stifling the U.S. produce sector? The American Farm Bureau has pointed out a significant 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010, attributing this trend to...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 21, 2026
As the economy poses challenges for specialty crop producers, a strong relationship with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) could be crucial for survival. Katie Bishop, the organic grain mentorship coordinator with The Land Connection,...