Production
New EPA rules to challenge specialty crop growers
Specialty crop producers will be hard-pressed to comply with new proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency that overhauls how it implements t... more »
2023 Central Wisconsin Processing Crops Meeting set for March 8
The Central Wisconsin Processing Crops Meeting will be held in Hancock, Wisconsin, March 8, from 9 a.m to 11:35 p.m. Lunch will follow. There is a $25... more »
Bill introduced to exclude ag from SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
Earlier this week former House Ag Committee Chair (and sitting committee member) Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) re-introduced the Protect Farmers from the SEC ... more »
NDSU projects crop profits for 2023
Most crops in all regions project a profit for the year. The North Dakota State University Extension projected crop budgets for 2023 are available ... more »
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program... more »
TOMRA Food spotlights AI sorting, grading and packing solutions at Fruit Logistica Berlin
TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin Feb. 8-10 with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action,... more »
NRCS in Washington to host webinar on riparian buffer program
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS-WA) released more information on the completely voluntary FY23 Riparian Buffer... more »
Hearing raises concerns about impact of WOTUS rule
A congressional hearing on the effects of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule drew criticism of the rule, with speakers testifying that it im... more »
Aviko Rixona creates plant-based cheese made from potatoes
There are many reasons people are increasingly moving away from animal-based food products. This is causing a boom in plant-based foods, which are gro... more »
Answering the call
OriGin Farm is primarily a certified organic dairy business, but the operation has answered the call to supply organic potatoes by meeting the challen... more »
