NPR Series Explores America’s Farm Markets By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2009 Farm Fresh Foods, a series on NPR’s “Morning Edition,” is visiting farm markets and roadside stands across the […]Read More
IR-4 Food Use Workshop By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2009 The 2009 Food Use Workshop (FUW) will be held Sept. 15-16 in Cleveland, OH. The event will include […]
Texas Drought Losses Reach $3.6 Billion By Growing Produce Staff|July 20, 2009 Lack of rainfall and record triple-digit temperatures have scorched crops and rangeland throughout parts of Texas causing drought […]
Apple Moth Find Triggers Quarantine In San Joaquin Valley Posted by Christina Herrick|July 16, 2009 Two light brown apple moths have been found in California’s San Joaquin County, prompting state and federal officials to […]
Largest U.S. Onion Processor Unveils Biogas Plant By Growing Produce Staff|July 16, 2009 California’s largest onion processor will receive $2.7 million to build an anaerobic digester system to turn waste product […]
California Moth Eradication Plan Draws Fire Posted by Christina Herrick|July 15, 2009 An effort to eradicate the light brown apple moth by introducing sterile males into the population is doomed […]
New York Apple Growers Support Retailers By Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2009 This fall, the New York Apple Association will be offering a full-service promotion support program for retailers promoting […]
Potato Growers Get Better Idea About Crop Size By Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2009 The United Potato Growers of Idaho is keeping a close eye on this year’s spud crop, including the […]
SipcamAdvan Appointed Exclusive Distributor Of Actinovate By Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2009 As part of its strategy to further strengthen its proprietary portfolio of biorational plant protection products, SipcamAdvan has […]
Crops, Ponds, Wildlife Habitat Destroyed In Quest For Food Safety By Growing Produce Staff|July 13, 2009 California growers, acting on the orders of their biggest customers, are draining ponds and plowing under natural wildlife […]
Virtual Wine Tasting By Growing Produce Staff|July 13, 2009 There isn’t anything new about hosting a wine tasting, but in Oregon last week, a wine tasting even […]
Online Exclusive: Ag In Uncertain Times: Operating In The Face Of Uncertain Credit By Ann-Marie Jeffries|July 10, 2009 The first Webinar in the Ag In Uncertain Times series focused on what led to the current economic […]
Smaller Grape Harvest Seen For California In 2009 By Growing Produce Staff|July 10, 2009 California’s all grape production is forecast at 6.25 million tons, down 4% from a year ago, according to […]
Closure Of Idaho Research Station Put Off Posted by Christina Herrick|July 10, 2009 In at least a temporary victory for growers, the University of Idaho announced jointly with Governor C.L. “Butch” […]
Long-Term Outlook For Fresh Produce Is Good By Growing Produce Staff|July 10, 2009 Despite the rocky economy, Rabobank believes the long-term outlook for agriculture, in general, and fresh produce, specifically, is […]
Seed Treatment For Leafy Vegetables By Growing Produce Staff|July 9, 2009 The first seed treatment insecticide for small-seeded vegetables has received EPA approval. From Syngenta Seed Care, the treatment […]
Additional Pests Added To PyGanic Label By Growing Produce Staff|July 8, 2009 A new formulation of PyGanic EC 5.0II, a pyrethrum-based product, from McLaughlin Gormley King Co. can now be […]
New Food Safety Plan Includes Industry Recommendations By Growing Produce Staff|July 8, 2009 Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius […]
No-Match Scratched By Obama Administration By Growing Produce Staff|July 8, 2009 Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the department will be proposing a new regulation rescinding […]
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From California By Growing Produce Staff|July 8, 2009 The California Department of Food and Agriculture and USDA have eradicated an Oriental fruit fly infestation in Lakewood. […]
