Plant Nutrition

Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat

Looming estate tax changes threaten family farms. Read the analysis and comments from the American Farm Bureau Federation. more »

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

The ag industry remains concerned about the trade impact of tariffs amid ongoing uncertainty. Read more for 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. Discover how to apply 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 »

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 »

Processing redefined: Meridian Growers provides an integrated, service-driven approach

Meridian Growers operates one of the newest pistachio plants in the industry. Learn about its innovative approach to processing. ... more »

Study shows how human urine could fertilize crops

A new study shows how human urine could fertilize crops. The study is showing how bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers. This makes recycling the bo... more »