$56M Available For Organic Research, Local Food; $48.1M For Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2016 USDA announces funding to bolster local, regional food systems and address long-term solutions in productions. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
FDA Awards More Than $11 Million To California For Food Safety Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 4, 2016 To secure the funding, states were asked to submit implementation proposals.
GMO Labeling Law: The Good And The Bad By John Keeling|October 2, 2016 The National Potato Council’s John Keeling discusses the pros and cons and encourages interested stakeholders to pay attention to the upcoming regulatory process and submit comments when they are sought.
Winter Is Coming, And It Could Get Wicked Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 29, 2016 Forecast sees heightened freeze threat for Florida citrus; frequent snow to blast Northeast.
Celebrate National Farmer’s Day Every Day By Lisa Lochridge|September 29, 2016 Florida agriculture has a compelling story to tell every day, but what better time to tell it than National Farmer’s Day?
Grants Available For Sustainable Ag In The West Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2016 More than $1 million is marked for grants to study, demonstrate, and improve sustainable ag practices.
The Time For Climate Change Denial Is Over [Opinion] By Christina Herrick|September 28, 2016 Extreme cold, droughts, flooding, record-setting temperatures have all been a part of this year’s growing season.
Politicians May Be Taking Ag For Granted [Opinion] By David Eddy|September 27, 2016 Growers have become masters at ensuring a steady food supply, but warning, politicians: Ignore them at your peril.
Presidential Candidates Comment On Agricultural Issues Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 26, 2016 Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump weigh in on a number of topics of concern to growers.
Florida Sugarcane Industry Strengthening From Within Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 26, 2016 Pot sweetens with promotions for three executive staffers of the state’s Growers Cooperative.
Water Woes Continue In Northeast Posted by Christina Herrick|September 24, 2016 Hydrologist says this year’s conditions are bad but are part of a typical water cycle.
What U.S. Consumers Think About Florida Blueberries By Tori Bradley|September 23, 2016 For growers, the good news is that shoppers like what you are serving up. But more can be done to whet appetites.
Senate Committee Report Says WOTUS Reforms Needed Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2016 A report issued from the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee says federal agencies overreach their authority […]
Investors Clamoring For Automated Strawberry Picking Technology Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2016 Naturipe joins growing list of backers in the labor-saving vision and mission of ag-tech startup.
Preventative Control Rules Now In Effect For Large Businesses Posted by Christina Herrick|September 20, 2016 Facilities employing 500 or more people must meet new standards.
Study Says Produce Imports Good For Texas Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 20, 2016 Imports from Mexico would add jobs in the Lone Star State.
PMA, United Fresh Establish Joint Working Group On Listeria Monocytogenes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 19, 2016 The joint effort will result in greater efficiency and a more meaningful impact within the fresh produce industry.
American Agricultural Exports Could Feel Sting From Strong Dollar By Frank Giles|September 19, 2016 Despite headwinds, the U.S. remains the most stable economy in the world.
What You Need To Know About Crop Insurance By Lauren María Alexander|September 19, 2016 Learn the steps to protect your farm against major losses.
Seminar To Be Held For Aspiring Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|September 18, 2016 Program to help new farmers understand first steps and necessary decisions to make.