UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension, in collaboration with Cornell University, will host a series of free, live webinars from January to April designed to update and educate U.S. grape growers and winemakers on several timely topics. The sixth edition of the “Eastern Viticulture and…
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24 Feb 2026, Posted by in NewsSupreme Court Strikes Down Majority of Trump’s Tariffs
23 Feb 2026, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, NewsWASHINGTON — On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “…we hold that IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs,” wrote Chief Justice John Roberts. The ruling invalidated…
Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture
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NJDA asking public to report sick or dead wild birds
19 Feb 2026, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsThis winter, there have been reports of sick and dead wild birds within the state of New Jersey. Some of which have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Last month, one case of HPAI in domestic poultry was identified in Burlington County. NJDA…
WLC Ag Education Award Applications Being Accepted
18 Feb 2026, Posted by in News, State NewsThe New Jersey Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Agriculture Education Award. This award recognizes an outstanding New Jersey educator who brings agriculture to life in the classroom through hands-on learning, creativity, and student engagement. Teachers can apply directly…
USDA Farm Service Agency announces CRP Enrollment Period
17 Feb 2026, Posted by in National News, News, Science and Environmental IssuesThis week USDA Farm Service Administration (FSA) announced the enrollment period for the Fiscal Year 2026 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP): General CRP: February 12 – March 20 Continuous CRP: March 9 – April 20 Grassland CRP: TBD CRP – additional information Find your USDA Local…
USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
14 Feb 2026, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, News(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 the previously announced…
Farmers Appreciate Release of House Farm Bill Text
13 Feb 2026, Posted by in National News, NewsAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House Agriculture Committee release of its version of the farm bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. “Farmers appreciate Chairman G.T. Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for their work in drafting…
Hopewell Farms Play Key Role in State Food Security Grants Linking Local Agriculture to Hunger Relief
10 Feb 2026, Posted by in News, State NewsTwo Hopewell Township farms—Fairgrown Farm and Double Brook Farm—are positioned to expand their role in addressing food insecurity across New Jersey following major awards through a state food access initiative approved late last year. The grants were issued through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s…