The original news release was published by the USDA on February 13, 2026. (Washington, D.C., February 13, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through…Read more about USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions[Read More]
Let’s face it, growing a specialty crop is hard work and expensive. Battling mother nature, insects and disease are just a few of the obstacles growers face. Pesticide drift shouldn’t be one of them. DriftWatch offers a reliable and FREE mapping tool that promotes communication between specialty crop producers and pesticide applicators. (Beekeepers can also register…Read more about How Much is Your Specialty Crop Worth?[Read More]