Category: Feature
Healthy orchards
A cover crop program designed to create a nutrient rich environment for pollinators
H-2A and beyond
NCAE works on H-2A regulations because the proposed regulations have a direct economic impact on legacy family farming operations.
2023 Pecan Crops
A Q&A discussing harvest and postharvest considerations
2023 Walnut Crops
Q&A with Joe Grant, research director at California Walnut Board & Commission
Farmer sentiment rebounds
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index improved in June, rising 17 points to a reading of 121.
FDA proposes restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs
The FDA continues to reorganize its Human Food Program by now restructuring the Office of Regulatory Affairs.
BRANDT plans to open new specialty products plant in fall 2024
Opening in the Fall of 2024, BRANDT’s new specialty products plant will include 100,000 square feet for product production and storage.
Penn State Extension launches Farm Stress Real Talk podcast
Penn State Extension launches Farm Stress Real Talk, a podcast that focuses on supporting farmers, families and workers in the ag industry.
Purdue receives $500,000 grant as part of new AI institute
Purdue University has received a $500,000 grant to play an education and workforce development role in the new AI-CLIMATE.
Purdue says farmer sentiment improves over interest rates
Farmer sentiment improved in April as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased.
USDA names Manjit K. Misra as director of NIFA
The USDA has appointed Dr. Manjit K. Misra as the new director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Purdue University calls for women in agriculture award nominations
The Purdue Women in Agriculture Team is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture awards.
Monarchs and More
Nut growers program support native pollinator habitats.