Crop Production
Wind and Solar Income Rivals Major Farm Commodities for American Farmers
New RMI research shows that income from wind and solar energy is rivaling major farm commodities in some states, offering a critical financial lifeline to farmers facing erratic weather and thin margins.
Watermelon Category Surges with $3.2 Billion in Sales as New Households Drive Growth
The National Watermelon Promotion Board's new research reveals watermelon has reached 75% of U.S. households with $782 million in incremental purchases, providing retailers with strategic insights for omni-channel growth.
Maryland Farm Program Rewards Nitrogen Efficiency to Combat Chesapeake Bay Pollution
A new USDA-funded program incentivizes Maryland farmers to improve nitrogen use efficiency in crops, potentially increasing yields while reducing harmful runoff into the Chesapeake Bay.
Reservoir and Tanimura & Antle Partner to Foster AgTech Innovation in Salinas Valley
A strategic collaboration between The Reservoir and Tanimura & Antle dedicates 40 acres in Salinas Valley to accelerate agricultural technology innovation, aiming to bridge the gap between invention and adoption in the agtech sector.