WHAT'S GROWING ...
AG REGULATIONS ...
USDA proposes rule to strengthen enforcement of organic standards
Rule would expand NOP oversight, enforcement of production, handling, sale of organic products
New edition available! ...
NSTMOP Student Manual now available
Student manual focuses on keeping youth safe while operating farm equipment
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual due to COVID-19
RMA is authorizing flexibilities due to coronavirus while continuing to support producers
CELEBRATING FARMERS MARKETS ...
USDA proclaims August 2-8th National Farmers Market Week
Week encourages families to shop at farmers markets and purchase direct from the farmers
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY ...
Smartphones prove to be time-saving analytical tools
Scientists use a smartphone camera to easily measure soil density — a key metric for analyzing our soils
IN REVIEW ...
Beef Checkoff contractors share 2020 successes
Presentations explained how creative changes have driven beef demand over the past six months
ECONOMIC IMPACT ...
Mixed news on farm bankruptcies amid pandemic
There were 580 bankruptcy filings from June 2019 to June 2020
INVASIVE PEST ...
Making the most of a tree epidemic
The emerald ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees across the U.S.
New DairyVoice Podcast ...