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Featured Video
Reggie Brown, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, says the newly negotiated terms of a suspension agreement on Mexican tomato imports is not perfect, but it is a step in the right direction.
Featured Articles
COVER STORY
Despite tackling a variety of challenges, the next generation moves forward, striving to make a difference in the industry. Read article
FOREIGN TRADE
Although the new deal may not offer prices that all U.S. growers are happy with, it is considered a move in the right direction. Read article
TECHNOLOGY
Payback Wizard offers growers opportunity to estimate cost savings of irrigation system. Read article
OPINION
Unlike other industries, farmers can't just up and move their businesses as climate is key. Read article
Upcoming Event
2013 Florida Ag Expo
Nov. 6
Now in its eighth year, the Florida Ag Expo is the premier industry gathering for the state's small fruit and vegetable growers. In addition to an informative educational program and diverse trade show, attendees can get an up-close look at the latest applied research during the guided field tours. Tomato, strawberry, pepper, cucurbit growers, and more will find a wealth of valuable information at this event.
Current Issue
American Vegetable Grower
A University of Maine researcher offers 10 tips on how to deal with an outbreak. Read more
Payback Wizard offers growers opportunity to estimate cost savings of irrigation system. Read more
Despite tackling a variety of challenges, the next generation moves forward, striving to make a difference in the industry. Read more
Varieties
Seedway provides highlights on two tomatoes, a pumpkin, and a sweet corn variety. Read more
Industry Calendar
- May 16: Ohio State Strawberry Workshop
- May 22: California Blueberry/Blackberry Field Day & Tasting
- June 2-4: Florida State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting
- June 5-6: MRL Workshop Highlights Industry Trade Issues
- June 12-14: Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
- June 17-28: Postharvest Technology Short Course
- June 24-27: International Symposium On Tomato Diseases & U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop
- July 11: University of California Weed Day
- July 16-17: International Fruit Tree Association 2013 Study Tour
- July 17-19: Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association Annual Meeting
- Aug. 2-4: 2013 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference
- Aug. 17-22:Â International Horticultural Congress
- Aug. 22-23: U.S. Apple Association Outlook Conference
- Sept. 3-8: 2013 Joint Tomato Conference
- Sept. 4-6: International Strawberry Congress
- Sept. 24-26: Fresh-Cut Products Workshop: Maintaining Quality & Safety
- Oct. 16-18: Fruit Attraction
- Nov. 6: 2013 Florida Ag Expo
- Jan. 20-22, 2014: Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress







