Produce farmers have little spare time to research new solutions to the challenges they face. For us trade editors, it’s our day job.

Whether it be labor, tariffs, or unusual weather, it’s not an easy time to be a specialty crop grower, so we’re counterpunching with a bold new initiative.

USDA has drafted the Interim Final Rule for the alternative crop out ahead of what will be a 60-day comment period. Get your peek at a courtesy copy.

With new Food Safety Modernization Act requirements on the horizon, it’s important to review traceability procedures and upgrade if necessary.

Profitability must be the charge of the entire agricultural industry. That’s what our new initiative is all about.

Attendees flocked to Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 76th Annual Convention in record numbers — for good reason.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has funded 85 ag-based conservation initiatives over the last four years. Learn who made the list this time.

New report breaks down financial challenges and opportunities for farmers eyeing one of today’s hottest growth markets.

While the fruit and vegetable industry has created ingenious ways to keep fields as clean as possible, we’ve learned fences are not always animal proof.

The Colorado farmer chats with American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller about a few out-of-the-box ideas on affordable housing for seasonal workers.

Florida Tomato Exchange requests action while new suspension agreement continues.

Ag tech that grows produce hands-free from half way around the world has come to fruition, and it’s an international award-winner.

Stagnant prices are a threat to the future of our industry. We need to figure out a way to address the issue fairly and within our capitalist system.

Find out the latest game-changers to be honored for lasting impressions made within the state’s commercial farm sector.

The produce industry must be ready for the technology tsunami that is happening in food retail — it will affect everything we do and grow.

Answering blockchain’s strong entry into the fruit and vegetable market, traditional traceback providers up their game.

Finally, some good news for American producers of specialty crops such as nuts, berries, sweet corn, and broccoli from the front lines of the tariff war.

Frog Song Organics in Central Florida aims for sustainability by focusing on human, environmental, and economic resources.

Growing Innovations is an event that shares fresh ideas, new technology, and creative approaches being put to work by specialty crop growers just like you.