Current Trends Top Conversation At Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention By Lisa Lochridge|September 28, 2015 Invasive pests, politics, water, and GMOs stoke the fire at FFVA's annual gathering.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Texas Grocery Chain Partners With Dole To Donate 7 Salad Bars To Schools Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 The donation aims to increase fresh produce options for students in Seguin, TX.
Climate Change Consensus Extends Beyond Climate Scientists, Purdue Study Indicates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 Researcher says the study is the first to highlight agreement on human-caused climate change is reaching the broader scientific community.
Wine Institute Launches Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2015 Class designed to educate wine trade professionals and consumers on sustainable practices of state’s winegrape industry. The Wine […]
New Cider Website Debuts Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2015 The New York Apple Association (NYAA) updated the portion of the website devoted to cider. The site, […]
USApple Launches Campaign Supporting Education Causes Posted by Christina Herrick|September 27, 2015 Everyone remembers the beginning of the alphabet chart — where our favorite fruit has long been the iconic […]
Raisin Industry Continues To Make Push Toward Maximizing Productivity, Minimizing Cost By Matthew Fidelibus|September 27, 2015 The U.S. is the leading global producer of raisins, but the land area planted to raisin grapes in […]
USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently changed the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty […]
Coming Soon To A Card Reader Near You Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 Banks are updating credit cards with new technology called EVM, or Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. Cards are equipped […]
FDA To Hold Public Meeting On FSMA Preventive Controls For Human And Animal Food Final Rules Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s FDA announced a public meeting to offer the opportunity for discussion on the recently finalized rules on […]
Florida Blueberry Industry Still Has Some Growing Up To Do [Opinion] By Dudley Calfee|September 25, 2015 Dudley Calfee, president of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, weighs in with his perspective on the sector’s current state.
YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]
Awareness Key In Grounding Spotted Wing Drosophila’s Aerial Assaults By Oscar E. Liburd|September 23, 2015 In 2015, the infamous pest wreaked havoc in Florida blueberry fields. Are you prepared for next season’s onslaught?
Apples Largest Bite Of Kids Fruit Consumption Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 Time magazine reports apples are the top fruit kids and teens eat. The article details the results […]
USDA Commits $2.5 Million To Expand New Farmer Education Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 23, 2015 Training will also help returning service members and urban producers.
Fungicide/Bactericide From Nufarm Is Now OMRI Listed Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 22, 2015 ChampION++ can be used in organic production for several vegetables and fruits.
Center For Produce Safety Announces Its $20 Million Campaign Posted by David Eddy|September 22, 2015 Since its inception in 2007, the center has provided $16.4 million to fund critically-needed, actionable produce safety research.
Apples, Lettuce Among Top Organic Crops Produced Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2015 Survey says sales, production increasing.
Florida Blueberry Growers Exploring Evergreen Varieties By James W. Olmstead|September 22, 2015 A trio of newly released southern highbush selections are bred to be in it for the long haul.
Study: Peaches Preferred By Younger Consumers Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2015 Common among most respondents is the desire for tasty fruit with a melting texture.