Cracking The Hazelnut Sustainability Nut Posted by Christina Herrick|November 10, 2010 Proactively positioning their industry for the future, the Oregon Hazelnut Commission and Hazelnut Marketing Board are launching an […]Read More
IPM: Back To Basics In Almonds By Dan Rivers|November 10, 2010 Pest monitoring is the heart of any orchard integrated pest management (IPM) program and is cost-effective and easy […]
Larger Apples are Possible With ‘Grand Gala’ By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 10, 2010 For growers looking for a unique, niche-filling apple, a hulking version of a consumer favorite is making its […]
Blue Diamond Is The Rarest Of Gems By David Eddy|November 10, 2010 It’s easy to forget just how far California’s almond industry has come, and just how instrumental Blue Diamond […]
Stink Bug: A Grower’s Nightmare By Brian Sparks|November 10, 2010 In late October, the U.S. Apple Association and the American Farm Bureau Federation coordinated a briefing from researchers […]
Make The Most Of Bees In Your Almond Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|November 10, 2010 Many times each year the question is asked: “How early can I remove the bees from my almonds […]
2011 New Jersey Outstanding Young Farmer Announced Posted by Christina Herrick|November 8, 2010 Fruit and vegetable grower John Melick of Oldwick, NJ, has been named the 2011 Outstanding Young Farmer by […]
Florida Ag Commissioner-Elect Announces Transition Leaders Posted by Christina Herrick|November 8, 2010 Florida Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam announced his transition team co-chairs. Former CIA Director and Congressman Porter Goss, Ambassador John […]
Funding Opportunity For Florida Wetlands Projects By Growing Produce Staff|November 5, 2010 Partnership proposals are now being accepted in Florida for Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) funds. Under WREP, the […]
In The Greenhouse: The Importance Of Branding By Rick Snyder|November 4, 2010 I’ve always tried to impress upon growers the importance of branding their product, whether it is greenhouse vegetables […]
Minimize E. Coli Threat To Plants By Growing Produce Staff|November 4, 2010 E. coli can live for weeks around the roots of produce plants and transfer to the edible portions, […]
Stink Bug Explosion in Mid-Atlantic By Rosemary Gordon|November 4, 2010 In the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., the brown marmorated stink bug has been causing trouble. A rise in population […]
Increase Tomato Profits By Rosemary Gordon|November 4, 2010 Variety choice plays a big role in the success of a tomato greenhouse business. The question that needs […]
Produce Profits In High Tunnels By Growing Produce Staff|November 4, 2010 Recently, American Vegetable Grower and sister publication American Fruit Grower had an opportunity to discuss how high tunnels […]
Regalia Biofungicide Named Best New Biopesticide Posted by Christina Herrick|November 3, 2010 Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. recently received an Agrow Award in the “Best New Biopesticide” category for its Regalia […]
Sustainability Finds A Place On Ocean Mist Farms’ Website By Growing Produce Staff|November 3, 2010 Ocean Mist Farms, one of American Vegetable Grower’s Top 100 Growers in the West, recently added a new […]
Early Detection Program Finds SWD In Michigan Posted by Christina Herrick|November 2, 2010 Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), a small vinegar fly native to Asia, has been found in traps deployed this […]
Study Confirms Consumers Will Pay More For Local Food By Growing Produce Staff|November 2, 2010 A recent study conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management found that restaurant patrons are willing to […]
Dow AgroSciences Exclusively Licenses Crop Enhancement Technology By Growing Produce Staff|November 2, 2010 Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, entered into an exclusive commercial license agreement […]
Top 100 Growers: West Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2010 Top 100 Growers: WEST Rank Company HQ State 2009 Acreage Acreage Change Year Founded Crops Grown in […]
