agriculture
New resource aims to bolster specialty crop exports
A new resource from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) aims to help American vegetable, fruit and nut exporters expand into new markets w... READ MORE »
USDA numbers show dip of 18,000 acres planted in 2025
USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025 — a drop of 18,000 acres, or 1.9%, from 2024 numbers.... READ MORE »
Trend away from potatoes driving drop in per capita vegetable availability
The per capita availability of vegetables and pulses in the U.S. fell to 376 pounds per person in 2024 — the lowest total in more than 35 years. ... READ MORE »
Massive budget bill clears House, heads to Trump’s desk
A massive budget bill that contains millions of dollars of increased specialty crop funding but has drawn criticism for cuts to programs including Med... READ MORE »
Pollinator population focus of new, free toolkit from EFI
A free educational toolkit featuring downloadable graphics and actionable tips has been launched by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) to celebrate Polli... READ MORE »
New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions
A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025 after the EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army recently concluded a series ... READ MORE »
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Compone... READ MORE »
Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids
In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... READ MORE »
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliatio... READ MORE »
Potatoes return to list of produce testing positive for pesticide residue
Potatoes have returned to an environmental group’s list of fruits and vegetables testing positive for potentially harmful pesticide residue. Heal... READ MORE »
