Senate hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers & needed farm bill improvements

Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring says support of the specialty crop sector has never been more needed. “These days, instead of growing their operations, many […]

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