Brian Sparks

Trump 2.0 Agriculture Impacts: Latest Updates on Tariffs and the Next Farm Bill
Take a fresh look at how the Trump administration’s policies, from tariffs to the next farm bill, are impacting specialty crop growers.
Introducing the IR-4 Project’s New Executive Director
Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Vegetable pathologist and Extension specialist at North Carolina State University, brings vast experience in pest management research.
New Report on the State of the CEA Industry Now Available
CEAg World’s latest State of the Industry report reflects on the last year and offers thoughts on where the industry goes from here. Get your download.
Podcast Pick: IR-4 Project’s Jerry Baron on the Evolution of Crop Protection in the Specialty Crops Market
Tune in to Jerry Baron talking about how IR-4’s mission has evolved over the years, and how he sees the crop protection industry continuing to innovate.
Ways IR-4 Can Help If You’re Having Pest Problems
If you are experiencing pest problems in your specialty crops and lack the tools to mitigate them, a new survey from IR-4 is a great place to start.
Campaign Promises and What’s Now at Stake for Agriculture
Uncertainties are growing. What could happen to agriculture and related businesses if some of Trump’s proposed campaign policies come true.
4 Novel Food Crops You Might Not Have Thought Of for the Greenhouse
Mangoes? Melons? Coffee? Wasabi? Yes, they all might be a fit for you — if you do your homework.
New Special Report Celebrates 60 Years of IR-4 as an Ag Industry Partner
Since its establishment in 1963, IR-4 has championed specialty crop growers by facilitating the registration of safe, effective pest management solutions to meet their unique needs.
Get Ready Now for the 2024 BioSolutions Conference and Expo
Now in its ninth year, industry event offers latest info and real-world guidance on biological products and the technologies that enable their success.
Top Ranking of the Largest Greenhouse Vegetable Growers in the U.S. Right Now
The controlled-environment segment in the fresh produce industry is growing rapidly. Check out a list of major players in 2023.
Learn Best Ways To Find and Apply Biological Products for Your Farm
Keeping up with the latest developments is critical. Discussion at the upcoming Biosolutions Conference and Expo will address this need.
Here’s What You Will Learn at the BioSolutions 2023 Conference and Expo
This year’s program, which takes place in late February, is packed with breakthrough research and new products hitting the market.
Plenty in Store for Growers With New Food Traceability Rule
The International Fresh Produce Association has shared reactions to the newly published rule on the Requirements for Additional Traceability Records.
Get Set Now for the 2023 BioSolutions Conference and Expo
Now in its eighth year, the industry event with a new name offers growers and researchers the latest on implementing biological solutions and tech tools.
Huge Vertical Farm Venture Will Raise Strawberries to a New Level
Plenty Unlimited has secured up to 120 acres of land near Richmond, VA, to bring fresh produce to the East Coast year-round, starting with Driscoll’s berries.
H-2A Employers to Gain From New Labor Expertise Partnership
The team at másLabor discusses what the company’s merger with AgWorks H2 means for current clients, as well as prospective H-2A and H-2B users.
Roseville Farms Grows New Legacy in Florida With Hemp
Long known for being a leading clematis grower, this Apopka-based company recently added hemp production as a driver for long-term success.
10 Ways To Improve Education on the Use of Biologicals in Crops
Industry suppliers weigh in with strategies to help growers get the most out of their materials.
Tomato That Can Stand up To Deadly Plant Virus on the Way
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has launched its first commercial tomato brown rugose fruit virus-resistant variety. Find out when it will be available.