Facing the Struggle Together: Supporting Farmers Affected by War By Heather Tunstall|September 25, 2023 Learn how charity project FARMERHOOD is hoping to financially assist those affected with the principle of "Farmers Helping Farmers."Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Food Safety Data Sharing Tech Grows on California Leafy Greens Producers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 23, 2023 Members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement to adopt Western Growers’ proprietary GreenLink food safety data sharing platform.
What’s the Damage? Hurricane Idalia Toll on Florida Ag Upwards of $447 Million Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2023 Initial reports from multiple sources indicate big blow to the nearly 3 million acres of farmland that was in the path of major storm.
What To Know About USDA’s New Crop Insurance Option for Tropical Storms Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2023 USDA’s recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million for post-Idalia issues.
Southeast Georgia Growers Share Details in Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia By Georgia Farm Bureau|September 20, 2023 Multiple farmers across the storm’s path provide account to get an idea of the true impacts Idalia had on the state’s ag sector.
DOL Proposes New Rule To Help Protect H-2A Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 12, 2023 The new rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards.
Colorado State University Research Spur Invites All to Enjoy Ag By Carol Miller|September 7, 2023 Located in Denver, the project gives urbanites a way to interact with real agriculture.
Southeast Produce Growers Scan for Damages in the Wake of Hurricane Idalia By Paul Rusnak|September 6, 2023 Early reports indicate most specialty crop interests in Florida and Georgia were spared the worst of major Hurricane Idalia’s wrath.
AI Gets It Wrong? One Produce Grower’s Cautionary Tale of Using ChatGPT By Paul Rusnak|August 29, 2023 AI is everywhere. But as intelligent tech is, there are some things it still must learn.
5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 28, 2023 Learn why agriculture has become a target, the attacks it faces, and multiple ways it can stay safe from malicious actors.
Postharvest Water Management: Why This Doesn’t Have To Be So Difficult By Trevor Suslow|August 26, 2023 Postharvest water provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule are now in full enforcement mode. Get in the know.
Vanilla Ag Venture in Florida on the Verge of New Growth Stage Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 25, 2023 Research trial phase set to kick into high gear with the aim to develop a domestic industry for the valuable spice.
USDA to Award $72.9 Million in Support of Specialty Crop Producers and Projects Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 24, 2023 Funded projects include investing food safety, specialty crop research, developing new and improved seed varieties, and more.
Disaster Designation To Help New York Produce Growers Hit by Late Spring Freeze By New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets|August 21, 2023 31 counties have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by USDA following a frost/freeze event that occurred in late May.
Heavy Equipment More Available for Farmers Today Thanks to Technology By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 15, 2023 Modern tech tools are helping growers get better access so they can maximize their operations without incurring high ownership costs.
Hot Stuff! Stats Show the Earth Just Scorched Its Way to Another Record By Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2023 NOAA scientists say July 2023 ranks as the hottest month since it’s been keeping record — 174 years.
Trending Topics at Center of the International Fresh Produce Association Washington Conference By International Fresh Produce Association|August 12, 2023 Industry event to address major issues, including the Farm Bill, labor, food safety, WIC, and more.
Forecasters Watching and Waiting for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season To Come Alive By Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2023 It’s been quiet so far, but conditions are starting to align. Multiple climatological sources now concur tropical punch set to power up.
Tips for Growers To Overcome Financial Challenges and Improve Profitability By Justin Little, Nutrien Financial|August 7, 2023 You can work with your crop consultant and other financial experts to help firm up variables that affect your ability to earn a return.
What Will Winter 2023-2024 Look Like? The Future Forecast Is In Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2023 Farmers’ Almanac is predicting the return of a more traditional winter weather season. See what that means.