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Growmark Elects New Board President and Farm Bureau Member at Annual Meeting

Growmark Elects New Board President and Farm Bureau Member at Annual Meeting

Growmark Elects New Board President and Farm Bureau Member at Annual Meeting
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions
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Illinois Grain Farms Face Declining Capital Purchases Amid Lower Net Farm Incomes

Illinois Grain Farms Face Declining Capital Purchases Amid Lower Net Farm Incomes

Illinois Grain Farms Face Declining Capital Purchases Amid Lower Net Farm Incomes
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Carol Miller, Content Lead for American Vegetable Grower, details farm visits in Missouri and Kansas

Carol Miller, Content Lead for American Vegetable Grower, details farm visits in Missouri and Kansas

Carol Miller, the Content Lead for American Vegetable Grower, a Meister Media Worldwide publication, recently concluded a week-long tour of farms across Missouri and Kansas. Her visits aimed to observe firsthand how growers are innovating and adapting their agricultural practices. Miller documented various approaches, from established operations like Happy Hollow Farm, which has expanded into field production with the help of H-2A workers, to resource-conscious farms like Heimsoth Farm, which repurposes black walnut hulls for composting and potential high tunnel heating. She also highlighted farms that have successfully shifted their business models, such as Geiringer's Family Farm, which now attracts customers directly to its on-farm market, and Juniper Hill Farms, known for its farm-to-table pizza nights. Miller emphasized the diversity of strategies employed by these growers to build successful and sustainable farming businesses.
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Virginia Approves $500K in Grants for Agriculture and Forestry Projects

Virginia Approves $500K in Grants for Agriculture and Forestry Projects

Virginia's Governor's office has announced the allocation of over $500,000 in grants through the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Infrastructure Grants program. These funds will support various agriculture and forestry projects across 14 localities in Virginia. The initiatives include enhancing animal and wood product processing facilities, establishing shared-use canneries and commercial kitchens, developing farmers' markets, expanding creameries, and creating a new regional livestock marketing complex. Specific projects receiving funding include $50,000 for Covington to renovate a building into a produce packing and processing facility, $50,000 for the Town of New Market to construct a permanent Downtown Marketplace Pavilion, and $50,000 for Page County to establish the Page Valley Food & Visitor Hub, a commercial kitchen. Additionally, Bedford County's EcoFriendly Foods Initiative will receive $38,678 for facility upgrades, Orange County's Furniture By Design will get $25,000 for a k...
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Farmers Rely on Decades-Old John Deere Machinery Amidst Tough Agricultural Economy

Farmers Rely on Decades-Old John Deere Machinery Amidst Tough Agricultural Economy

Farmers Rely on Decades-Old John Deere Machinery Amidst Tough Agricultural Economy
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USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the application period for the new 2026 Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance (CCG) program, making approximately $7.5 million available. The program aims to competitively fund one or more eligible nonprofit corporations that can demonstrate the capacity to implement and manage a subaward program. These subawards will be used to provide cold storage and distribution equipment to food banks, food pantries, and other emergency food assistance operations. The primary goal is to enhance their ability to deliver high-quality meats, eggs, seafood, dairy, and fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables to vulnerable Americans. Applications are due by October 1, 2026, and interested applicants are encouraged to attend a CCG webinar for additional information and program details.
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Senator Schumer Urges USDA to Aid Western New York Grape Growers After Contract Cancellations

Senator Schumer Urges USDA to Aid Western New York Grape Growers After Contract Cancellations

Senator Schumer Urges USDA to Aid Western New York Grape Growers After Contract Cancellations
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Federal Court Sets January 2027 Hearing for John Deere's $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement

Federal Court Sets January 2027 Hearing for John Deere's $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement

A federal court in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has set a fairness hearing for January 19, 2027, to consider final approval of John Deere's proposed $99 million right-to-repair settlement. This settlement is part of an ongoing class-action lawsuit filed by farmers across the country who alleged that John Deere restricted their ability to repair their own equipment. The court issued an amended order of preliminary approval, stating that the settlement is "fair, reasonable, adequate and in the best interests of the settlement class." The class is expected to include over 200,000 members who purchased repair services from John Deere or its authorized U.S. dealers between January 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026. The deadline for notifying the settlement class is August 28, 2026, with objections due by December 4, 2026, and claim forms by December 31, 2026.
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Virginia Allocates Record $304 Million for Agricultural Conservation Practices

Virginia Allocates Record $304 Million for Agricultural Conservation Practices

Virginia has committed a record $304 million to its Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS) for the 2027 fiscal year, which began on July 1. This funding represents an $81 million increase over the previous fiscal year and marks the fifth consecutive year of record allocations for the program. The VACS program provides financial and technical assistance to farmers for implementing over 60 approved conservation practices. These practices are designed to protect water quality, improve soil health, and support the long-term sustainability of agricultural operations. Eligible measures include planting cover crops, developing nutrient-management plans, installing livestock stream-exclusion systems, and implementing rotational grazing. Farmers can qualify for up to $300,000 in state cost-share reimbursement, depending on the proposed practices and program requirements.
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How Guardian Dogs Bond With Livestock and Keep Predators Away

How Guardian Dogs Bond With Livestock and Keep Predators Away

Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) represent an ancient and enduring partnership between humans and canines, specifically bred to protect livestock fro...
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Perdue Farms Appoints Drew Getty as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Perdue Farms Appoints Drew Getty as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Perdue Farms Appoints Drew Getty as Executive Vice President and General Counsel