Vegetables
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato wart could have devastating consequences for U.S. growers and export markets.
Industry leaders say overseas markets remain critical as USDA pushes for broader export opportunities.
Reliance on vegetable imports remains uneven, with domestic production still anchoring several major categories.
Growers say flavor remains strong despite smaller size of onions.
Dixondale Farms produces around 900 million onion transplants each year, shipping them directly to customers and distributors across the country.
Transporting pollinator colonies—primarily honey bee hives—is a major logistical operation in U.S. agriculture. Costs can vary widely depending on distance, fuel prices, labor, and timing.
Labor supply may shift, but uncertainty remains for producers.
Local groups distribute potatoes to support hundreds of families across the Idaho Panhandle to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month.