PMA’s Bob Whitaker says the focus now will be to make sure the regulations best serve the public health and applauds FDA’s the clarification of the definition of “farm.”

Report confirms farming, food, and natural resource industries as state’s largest employer.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday rejected the EPA’s approval of the insecticide sulfoxaflor (Closer, DowAgroSciences). The […]

To the contrary, local politicians and policymakers score producers lower when it comes to decisions on usage.

Since being found four years ago, nearly 160,000 of the invasive pests have been collected and destroyed.

Alliance formed to mutually support distribution, sales, marketing, breeding and production.

The variety protects against several races of bacterial leaf spot and Phytophthora blight.

The company also plans to return significant levels of capital to shareholders through a share repurchase program.

Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce recalls Limited Edition brand cucumbers because of possible health risk.

Zorvec is the first member of a new class of fungicides.

The nematicide can be used in several Florida counties on direct-seeded crops.

Production is forecast 4% above the 2014 crop, in part due to low disease and pest pressure.

The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.

The farm family that runs this Delray Beach-FL based operation develops, produces, packages, and markets its fresh-cut products while continuing to think outside the box.

Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

No one ever wants to make someone sick after consuming fresh produce, but in spite of the protocols in place, recallls happen and you must be prepared.

A researcher from Rutgers University offers pointers to help you control this pest of fruits and vegetables.

USDA offers greater flexibility for beginning, organic and fruit and vegetable growers.

This month’s variety specs feature focuses on the latest cantaloupe and melon varieties. Some of the features highlighted […]