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Editor’s Letter: Time flies

As I sit down to write this note in early June, I realize just how many events have transpired in a couple of months. From labor shortages to regulations and even finances, there is a lot to navigate.... more »

H-2A and beyond

NCAE works on H-2A regulations because the proposed regulations have a direct economic impact on legacy family farming operations. ... more »

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 »