State Audit Recommends Adjustments For UC-Davis Strawberry Program Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 9, 2015 Following a six-month review of the University of California (UC) Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, the California state auditor’s […]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
Three Promising New Berries From USDA By Jenna Rymer|May 27, 2015 USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
Nimitz Nematicide Receives Emergency Exemption On Carrots In Michigan Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 28, 2015 Crop protection company Adama has announced that the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued […]
Vidalia Onion Committee Kicks Off “V Is For Vidalia” Marketing Campaign Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 28, 2015 Promotion focuses on the benefits of Vidalia onions to younger consumers via digital and social media activities.
Food Company Agrees To Stop Distribution Of Sprouts In Contamination Case Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 27, 2015 On April 22, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a consent […]
Scientists Seek To Save Flavor Of Tomatoes And Strawberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2015 A $500,000 grant will enable University of Florida researchers to focus on how light can affect the quality and taste of produce after harvest.
World’s Hottest Pepper At Risk Of Losing Its Title By Growing Produce Staff|April 7, 2015 Newly developed chili reported to be twice as hot as the Carolina Reaper.
Ship Date Set for 2015 Vidalia Onion Marketing Season By Growing Produce Staff|April 7, 2015 The recommendation date was determined by a 16-grower panel at a recent research meeting.
New Partnership Sends Florida Strawberries To Puerto Rico By Growing Produce Staff|March 26, 2015 Latest addition extends Sunshine State’s agricultural export reach in the Caribbean.
Eggplant Producers Need To Keep Phomopsis Blight In Their Sight By Gene McAvoy|March 23, 2015 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
Second Florida Strawberry Picking Challenge Packs Philanthropic Punch Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 25, 2015 Fundraising event at Wish Farms in Plant City raises $76,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association.
Growing Greenhouse Strawberries Can Pay By David Eddy|February 24, 2015 British trial shows much lower disease pressure, higher quality and bigger yields.
University Of California Davis, California Strawberry Commission Settle Lawsuit Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 10, 2015 The renewed partnership includes plans to develop varieties with the addition of a new breeder for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program.
How To Prepare For Strawberry Pathogens By Rosemary Gordon|February 5, 2015 From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.
How To Be Successful Using Grafted Vegetable Plants Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 15, 2015 University of Arizona researcher offers advice on purchasing commercially grafted plants, pitfalls to avoid, and an update on the latest technology.
California Strawberry Commission Awarded More than $1 Million To Reduce Fumigation Posted by David Eddy|January 14, 2015 Strawberry farmers are dedicated to finding sustainable alternatives to fumigants such as methyl bromide.
Strawberry Growers Get New Disease-Fighting Smartphone App Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2015 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference attendees get first look at ‘MyIPM.’
300-Plus Acre Strawberry Farm In California Sells For $17 Million Posted by Lauren María Alexander|January 7, 2015 Gladstone Land Corporation purchased the land in Salinas, CA through a public auction.
Stop Tobacco Streak Virus From Taking Hold Of Your Vegetables By Gene McAvoy|December 25, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
Sakata Introduces Three New Bell Pepper Varieties Posted by Lauren María Alexander|December 22, 2014 The seed breeder and distributor introduced three new bell peppers bred to thrive in Eastern regions.
