Farm Management
Oregon disaster declaration aids cherry growers
The USDA is offering cherry growers in nine Oregon counties access to disaster aid programs after weather caused 2023 crop year losses. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced the disaster designation. She petitioned the USDA for... more »
Busting tax myths: classifying farm employees
See related article: Busting tax myths: General farm information In this two-part series, tax professionals partnering with USDA debunk common misconceptions about taxes and USDA programs. This week focuses on farm employees and mistakes for... more »
GLEXPO Bus Tour: Where farm marketers exchange ideas
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited six Grand Rapids, Michigan-area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and products. On Dec. 4, the 132 participants packed three buses and visited Andy T’s... more »
Free open house gives back to farmers
Cherry Republic will be hosting a free “Love Thy Farmer” open house for farmers at their Glen Arbor, Michigan, location in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension. The open house will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m.... more »
Unlocking vineyard data through technology
Grape growers, crop consultants, Extension faculty and other educators can learn about My Efficient Vineyard (MyEV), an open-access tool used to integrate vineyard data into vineyard maps that can inform farm management decision-making, during a... more »
Busting tax myths: General farm information
See related article: Busting tax myths: classifying farm employees Tax season is here and it’s time for producers to file taxes for their operations. To help navigate the challenges of tax filing, USDA has partnered... more »
Event highlights need for tech-savvy ag labor
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Merced College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed, a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural... more »
Stemilt’s West Mathison named Apple Citizen of the Year
West Mathison, president and CEO of Stemilt Growers for 19 years, is the 2024 Apple Citizen of the Year. The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival awarded Mathison the honor on Feb. 10 at the Performing... more »
Latest News
Fruit growers could see stronger disaster aid, automation grants under proposed farm bill
Current Issue
Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
2025 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty award winners
Lakeview Hill Farm: Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Microscopic organisms fuel big idea
Fresh Views – Blueberry fruit quality: separating fact from perception
Farm Market + Agritourism: finding and keeping your CSA members
Ag Labor Review: finish the job on H-2A reform
see all current issue »
