Highlights From This Month’s Issue:
Building Demand Before Harvest
With harvest approaching, farmers and grain buyers are focusing on market development, contracting opportunities, and supply chain coordination to secure demand before crops leave the field.
New Research Links Organic Farming to Greater Drought Resilience
A recent study finds that organic production practices can improve crop performance under drought conditions, adding to growing evidence connecting soil health and farm resilience.
Retailers, and Processors Reshape Food Systems
Stories this month explore community-led food sovereignty initiatives, retailer influence on production practices, and why future growth across the supply chain depends on sustained market demand.
Risks and Opportunities Ahead of an Uneven Harvest
Weather variability, disease pressure, shifting acreage, and evolving market conditions are creating both challenges and opportunities as the 2026 harvest season approaches.
Farmers Strengthen Regional Markets While Navigating Production Challenges
Coverage includes Rodale Institute’s farmer toolkit for regional market development, concerns over pre-harvest herbicide use in grain production, and how Maine blueberry growers are adapting after significant harvest losses.
Organic Sales Increased 7% in 2025
Strong consumer demand helped drive organic sales growth in 2025, reinforcing market opportunities across food, ingredient, and agricultural sectors.
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