Use Sound (Climate) Science [Opinion] By David Eddy|July 4, 2016 If you believe in this principle, you can’t pick and choose when it’s applied – that’s not scientific.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
Climate Change: What’s Your Plan? By David Eddy|July 4, 2016 The changing climate affects all growers – but how it affects you and how much depends on where you are and what you grow.
Beekeeping Gives Veterans New Opportunities Posted by Christina Herrick|July 4, 2016 Workshop helps introduce veterans to the biology behind keeping bees.
Support Agriculture By Supporting New Growers [Opinion] By Christina Herrick|June 29, 2016 The next generation of farming in the U.S. needs all the help they can get.
USDA Announces Conservation Programs, Partnerships During National Pollinator Week Posted by Christina Herrick|June 28, 2016 USDA, industry organizations join up to ensure conservation efforts include pollinators.
Panama Canal Expands For New Trade Opportunities Posted by Frank Giles|June 28, 2016 First vessel passes through new, larger locks as country celebrates.
Senate Reaches Agreement On GMO Labeling Law Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 24, 2016 The measure would nullify Vermont’s first-in-the-nation GMO labeling law, which takes effect July 1.
Is It EPA’s Intention To Help Or Harm Farmers? [Opinion] By Frank Giles|June 24, 2016 A common theme I see in complaints about the government agency is it appears to be taking action more and more based on ideology and public opinion rather than sound science.
Survey: Consumers Hungry For More Info On GMOs Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 23, 2016 University of Florida researchers find learning opportunity among poll results regarding genetically modified foods.
Sound Science Struggling To Win Over Skeptics [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 21, 2016 We all want the truth. But can we handle it?
Organic Farming Programs Can Be Eye-Opening By David Eddy|June 20, 2016 Tremendous sales growth of organic produce, combined with the average grower’s age, might equal opportunity.
Frozen Mixed Vegetables, Green Peas Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Risk Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 20, 2016 The products being recalled were distributed in stores nationwide.
Farm Credit Loaned Nearly $13 Billion Last Year To New Growers And Ranchers Posted by David Eddy|June 16, 2016 2015’s total was up 12% from the amount loaned the prior year.
Six Takeaways From My Trip To The Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory By Christina Herrick|June 16, 2016 [blackoutgallery id=”131819″] I write a lot about research being carried out throughout the country and globe. There are […]
Separating Fact From Fiction Crucial Amid Global Food Challenge By John VanSickle|June 16, 2016 Even from the din of skepticism, science-based arguments speak volumes.
California Event Will Mix Ag And Tech Professionals To Explore IT Solutions Posted by James C. Sulecki|June 15, 2016 Silicon Valley is hot on agriculture, and an upcoming event in California will bring together the food and […]
$16.8 Million In Grants Awarded To Encourage Healthy Food Purchases For SNAP Participants Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 14, 2016 Grants support community partnerships that also benefit regional food producers, local economies, and SNAP participants.
Study: New Yield Mapping Method Might Help Citrus Growers Cut Costs Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2016 With the possibility of saving money on inputs and labor, UF/IFAS researchers focus to find immature fruit faster.
AgAmerica Lending Banks On Experience To Help Boost Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2016 Industry veteran hired to enhance growth of company’s farm loans portfolio throughout Florida and the Southeast U.S.
Agriculture Company Fined For Deadly Explosion Posted by Brian Wallheimer|June 6, 2016 A California agricultural firm has been cited and fined more than $40,000 for a 2015 Bakersfield explosion that […]