Northwest tree fruit, California nuts, beef, dairy, potatoes, wine and wheat were among the commodities that will benefit from USDA market development funding. In mid-February, the agency announced ...

Farmers markets are in full swing this summer, bringing fresh food to communities. These markets, along with food hubs and other local food businesses, play an important role in rural economies.

The Sept. 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates was one of the most eagerly awaited reports of the year, and it lived up to its potential. The most-watched news concerned the corn crop.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in federal funding aimed at expanding markets for locally ...