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2023 Pecan Crops

A Q&A discussing harvest and postharvest considerations ... more »

2023 Walnut Crops

Q&A with Joe Grant, research director at California Walnut Board & Commission ... more »

Farmer sentiment rebounds

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index improved in June, rising 17 points to a reading of 121. The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers’ more optimistic view of the futur... more »

FDA proposes restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs

The FDA continues to reorganize its Human Food Program (HFP) by now restructuring the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), which could include a new name. Compliance functions currently managed with... more »

BRANDT plans to open new specialty products plant in fall 2024

BRANDT, a retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty ag input products, is set to break ground on a new production facility in Aurora, Nebraska later this summer. The ne... more »

Penn State Extension launches Farm Stress Real Talk podcast

Penn State Extension recently launched a new podcast — Farm Stress Real Talk — that focuses on supporting farmers, farm families and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experien... more »

USDA seeks nominations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to pu... more »

Purdue receives $500,000 grant as part of new AI institute

Purdue University has received a five-year, $500,000 grant to play an education and workforce development role in the new $20 million AI Institute for Climate-Land Interactions, Mitigation, Adaptation... more »