Specialty Crops

U.S.-Canada trade talks continue, with tariffs and dairy market access remaining key issues, and potential changes to Canada’s dairy quotas affecting U.S. producers.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports district hemp plantings fell about 85 percent from their 2019 peak by 2025.
Louisiana estimates the storm caused $112 billion in agricultural losses and widespread damage to farm infrastructure.
USDA says Australia’s trade advantages continue to challenge U.S. almond exports despite strong demand in China
American Sugar Alliance members discuss their annual symposium this week in Colorado, trade concerns, Farm Bill priorities, and conditions on their farming operations.
Automation is making crops like lettuce and strawberries more practical to produce in controlled environments.
GreenLab says its GMO corn product produces brazzein, a natural sugar alternative that is 2,000 times sweeter than table sugar.
Harvest season marks another year of collaboration between the brewer and barley growers.
Experts say the invasive pest has the potential to cause significant crop losses.