ICE Crackdown Is Impacting Minnesota’s Farms and Food System, Officials Say
- Global Agribusiness
- January 16, 2026
On March 24, National Agriculture Day, the first floor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building was full of people from the agriculture sector. There, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a promotional video featuring fast cuts between herself, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., bull riders, and barrel racers. “Born here, raised here, processed
READ MOREDangerous heat exposure is a serious risk on farms, in food processing facilities, and in restaurants, and has been getting worse due to climate change. Under former President Joe Biden, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created a Heat National Emphasis Program in 2022, which set a goal for each region to double their
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Written by: Garden Research Team | Reviewed by: Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Companion Planting Rules for Vegetable GardensSources: University Extension Guides, Organic Farming ManualsAudience: Global Farmers & Home GardenersLast Updated: April 2026 A well-planned companion planting layout in a raised bed — tomatoes, basil, and marigolds growing together to naturally suppress pests and improve yields. Quick
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Reading Time: 8 minutesBest For: First-season gardenersWritten by: Garden Research TeamTopic: Beginner Vegetable Garden Planning for Home GardenersLast Updated: April 2026 A simple raised bed, a sketch, and a few seed packets — all you need to start planning your first vegetable garden. What Is Beginner Vegetable Garden Planning? A structured process of selecting growing
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Garden Research Team | Reviewed by Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Small Garden Vegetable Growing | Updated: April 2026 A well-planned small raised bed garden using intensive grid spacing to maximize vegetable yield per square foot. How to Grow More Vegetables in a Small Garden — Quick Answer Use vertical growing (trellis, A-frame, climbers) to double your
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By Garden Research Team | What Is Wrong With My Plant Leaves? | Reviewed by Agriculture Experts | Updated April 2026 Common plant leaf problems — yellowing, brown spots, and curling leaves explained in this complete diagnosis guide. Plant leaf problems are visible symptoms such as yellowing, spots, curling, or wilting that indicate issues with watering,
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