How to Make Urban Farming Sustainable and Profitable SMU study shows research partnerships can help urban farms thrive In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job training, and sustainable practices such as...
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of more than 1,300 acres of working Florida agricultural land through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Charlie Creek Marsh, an...
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2026 NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2026. They include agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness...
A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous, science-based pesticide registration process and ensure timely reviews under federal law. The letter...
At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization’s policy to expound on the type and availability of crop insurance NASDA will advocate for, particularly in regard to specialty crop growers....
Disaster Relief Grants Support Agricultural Producers Who Experienced Impacts from 2023 and 2024 Hurricanes Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that beginning February 25, 2026, Florida’s agricultural producers can apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance...
Research Reveals Growing Interest in Watermelon on U.S. Restaurant Menus, According to 2025 Foodservice Study New 2025 foodservice research from the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) provides a data-driven analysis of watermelon menu trends in U.S. restaurants, highlighting growing menu...
Independent Verification Strengthens PSA Program and Grower Confidence The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved the implementation of a third-party verification process for the PSA Program, marking an important step forward...
N.C. A&T Food Scientist Receives $1M Grant to Explore ‘Mediterranean South’ Diet Benefits Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., a researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, has been awarded a four-year, $1,046,500 grant to...
Grassroots Members Advocate in Tallahassee for Farm Bureau Day More than 400 grassroots members spent a day in Tallahassee to meet with elected officials at the state level during Farm Bureau Day. The day featured a legislative breakfast briefing, where members heard from key policymakers...
