New Inside Track Opening up for Growing Lettuce in Florida By UF/IFAS News|September 1, 2023 Researchers are thinking outside the box to expand lettuce growing outside the traditional areas in Florida.Read More
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
How a Robotic Cucumber Harvester Can Help Save Labor Costs By Greenhouse Grower|August 31, 2023 Ag tech company Four Growers has expanded the capabilities of its GR-100 robotic harvester to potentially include cucumbers.
Why Sharing Is Good Business for Tablas Creek Vineyard By David Eddy|August 29, 2023 Environmental award-winning grower believes in regional, not self-serving promotion.
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.
Better Science Is On the Way To Help Forecast the Weather By Carol Miller|August 23, 2023 Imagine if long-term weather forecasting improves to where you’ll know weather conditions up to a year in advance. The reality is closer than you think.
Protect Your Potato Crops During Heat Waves By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 16, 2023 Irrigate to supply needed water and keep plants cool when it’s hot.
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.
4 Steps To Achieve Perfect Spray Coverage for Your Fruit and Nut Crops By Franz Niederholzer|August 14, 2023 Speed kills, but not when it comes to airblast spraying. Here’s how to ensure your sprayer gets the job done without pesticide, fuel waste.
California Lettuce and Broccoli Growers Get Help To See Production Costs Add up By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources|August 10, 2023 New cost studies model a management scenario for a 1,500-acre coastal vegetable operation.
What’s Your Favorite Farm Equipment? Sassafras Creek Farm Shares Its Top 5 By Thomas Skernivitz|August 9, 2023 An hour south of the nation’s capital, this organic operation grows nearly three dozen types of vegetables across 45 acres. See which tools are key.
3 Steps Vegetable Growers Can Take To Conserve Water Through Irrigation Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 9, 2023 Check out a few tips harvested from USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture and Education “Building Soils and Better Crops” manual.
Study Shows Hydromulch Is Promising for Berry Crops By Lisa DeVetter|August 8, 2023 Universities team to develop a sprayable mulch suitable for organic production.
Trending up: Organic Produce Sales and Volume Both See Growth Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 4, 2023 Report from Organic Produce Network suggests that inflation is not as apparent in organic produce as it was in conventional produce this past quarter.
Verdesian Life Sciences Hires New CEO By Growing Produce Staff|July 28, 2023 Former Masonite International executive Clare Doyle boasts more than three decades of experience across a variety of segments.
Ag Tech Helping Crop Yields Grow in the Face of Climate Change By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|July 27, 2023 Here are the most prominent technologies making strides in agriculture and saving farms by protecting harvest production and profit margins.
More Vegetable Growers Hungry for Profit Looking To Precision Tech By Thomas Skernivitz|July 25, 2023 It may take a few years, but growers who have bought into precision ag technologies are seeing ROI.
Ag Robotics Leaders Getting Set To Gather for FIRA USA 2023 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 24, 2023 More 2,000 participants expected at the Salinas Sports Complex Sept. 19-21 for an up-close look at ag robotic solutions in action.
Ag Tech Trends Drive John Deere To Acquire Smart Apply By Growing Produce Staff|July 19, 2023 Company’s technology virtually eliminates over spraying.
How Much Did Extreme Weather Impact Last Season for American Vegetable Growers? By Carol Miller|July 19, 2023 Drought conditions hurt production, even in traditionally wet areas.
High Prices and Low Calcium at Center of Crop Nutrition Issues for Fruit Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|July 18, 2023 Rising fertilizer costs and increased incidence of bitter pit topped the list of 2022 production challenges.