Soil Nutrition

Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China

The ag industry remains concerned about the global trade impact of tariffs amid ongoing uncertainty. Get more details on the tariff pause. more »

USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced 2026 funding opportunities through four ag trade promotion programs. Get all the details now. more »

Western ag association expands to represent tree nut growers

The Western Agricultural Processors Association has rebranded as the Western Tree Nut Association. Learn how the change benefits growers. more »

More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post

The Almond Alliance and National Pecan Federation joined other ag groups in endorsing the latest USDA pick. Learn more about the nominee. more »

Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan Grape Socie... more »

MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan

Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of... more »

Early registration closing for Southeast regional fruit, vegetable conference

Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The Jan. 9-11 conference returns to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The show is bil... more »

Regenerative practices have yielded Unruh Walnut Farms big dividends in chemical savings

Unruh Walnut Farms transitioned to regenerative farming practices years ago. Learn how this move has paid big dividends in chemical savings. ... more »