‘Significant’ Price Drops Eating Away at 5 Key Vegetable Crops Posted by Carol Miller|July 21, 2021 Latest reports from USDA seem to back up rumors of recent decreases. See which veggie segments are most impacted.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Useful Insights from 3 Cole Crop Studies By Carol Miller|June 23, 2021 These highly practical investigations focus on common issues in the Brassica family of plants.
Protect Your Peas by Taking Control of Cowpea Curculio By Gene McAvoy|June 17, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this insect pest.
Cool! Can Artichoke Become a New Winter Crop in Florida? Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2021 See how science is finding a way to make this California-centric crop a mainstream possibility for the Sunshine State.
Weed-Killing Robots Aim To Save Time and Money for Strawberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2021 University of Florida scientists are on track to put automation to work in the field.
5 Strawberry Cultivars Proven To Beat the Heat Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 8, 2021 Researchers offer good news to commercial growers outside of California and Florida.
Get the Best of Bean Rust Before It Erodes Your Crop By Gene McAvoy|May 12, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady of snap beans.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.
Want a Better Tasting Strawberry? Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 7, 2021 See how machine learning is helping researchers and plant breeders see the future of flavor.
Take a Virtual Tour of Wish Farms’ New Headquarters in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 31, 2021 Longtime berry growing operation cuts the ribbon on its unique office complex in Plant City. Get an inside and outside look.
Beware of Bean Leafroller in Your Legume Crops By Gene McAvoy|March 18, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pest.
British Scientists Announce Solution for Carrot Cavity Spot Posted by Johnny Eppich|March 17, 2021 Cavity spot is one of the most damaging diseases for carrot growers across the U.S. A team of U.K. Scientists discovered a possible solution.
Why Strawberries Need To Keep Their Cool Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2021 Study shows breakdowns in the cold chain can have big impacts down the road in overall crop quality.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Released Posted by David Eddy|February 11, 2021 Latest offerings from UC-Davis target Southern California coastal climates.
Brussels Sprouts of a Different Color on the Grow in Florida Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 8, 2021 Whether you see purple or red, these uniquely colored cole crop varieties bring something different to the table.
Stakes on the Rise for Strawberry Profitability Project By AgriLife Today|January 20, 2021 A second specialty crops grant gives researchers in Texas more opportunities to flesh out production potential of the fruiting vegetable.
How Petrocco Farms Follows the High Road By Carol Miller|January 6, 2021 No matter what comes their way, the Petrocco family meets the challenge with its values intact.
Longtime Duda Farm Fresh Leader Ready for Retirement Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 23, 2020 Dan Duda set to leave the family business after four decades of service to the produce industry.
Common Bacterial Blight of Beans Can Strike in a Snap By Gene McAvoy|December 17, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable malady.
Wish Farms ups Its Strawberry Growing Game in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Learn more about the acquisition that is adding specialized acres of production power for the Plant City-based operation.