The specialty agriculture industry is always in a state of growth. A lot can happen over the course of a year, and much of it is interesting. This was the case again for the produce industry in 2024. Challenges with invasive pests, diseases, extreme weather events, food safety, and more made you click. Opportunities in alternative crops, protected crops, ag tech, and farm equipment did, too. We compiled a list of 10 headlines that stood out in 2024 on GrowingProduce.com. Scroll through the slideshow below to re-live some of the big headlines that made you look in 2024.
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September: Honeyberry Could Be a New Alternative for Fruit Growers
Researchers say the honeyberry has ability to thrive in conditions that often challenge blueberries. Click here to learn more about this alternative crop option.
Photo by Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension
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May: Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Growers Under Unusual Pressure From 2 Pests
Multiple reports indicated corn earworm and lygus bugs were infesting various strawberry fields in North Carolina and Virginia. Click here for more.
Photo courtesy of NC State Extension
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April: Ranking the Best Agriculture Colleges Around the World in 2024
Click here to see the updated global list of universities based on key stats as well as student and alumni reviews. Did your alma mater make the grade for 2024?
Photo courtesy of N.C. State University
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April: Working Nights Made Easy for This Sweet Corn Grower
Chuck Mohler loves running his farm equipment, even after the sun goes down. This edition of American Vegetable Grower's "Kick the Tires" series struck a chord with readers. Click here for more.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Mohler, Sweet Corn Charlie's Produce, LLC
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March: Produce Industry Advocates Point to the Facts as Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Drops
The Alliance for Food and Farming stood up again to say there is plenty of research to refute controversial listing from Environmental Working Group. Click here for more.
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February: Quarantines Now in Effect After Citrus Canker Spotted in Texas
Positive identifications of serious citrus fruit malady prompted action from USDA APHIS and the Texas Department of Agriculture. Click here to learn more.
Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS
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February: Trinitas Farming Files For Bankruptcy — 17 Almond Ranches To Be Sold
California-based Trinitas Farming asked a bankruptcy judge to OK $30 million loan to maintain operations through the reorganization and sale of portfolio. Click here for more.
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January: Taylor Farms Digs Into the Secrets of Cover Crops
In its quest for sustainable practices that work, cover crops take center stage. Click here to dig in more on the American Vegetable Grower cover story.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Farms
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January: Here Are the Best Mobile Apps for Agriculture in 2024
Click here to scan through a list of digital tools that will help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently this year and beyond.
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January: How This Young Vegetable Grower Found Her Way To Success
Strohauer Farms’ Amber Vander Dussen had a lot to learn when she joined the family farm. Click here to see how she did it.
Photo by Carol Miller
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September: Honeyberry Could Be a New Alternative for Fruit Growers
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May: Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Growers Under Unusual Pressure From 2 Pests
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April: Ranking the Best Agriculture Colleges Around the World in 2024
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April: Working Nights Made Easy for This Sweet Corn Grower
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March: Produce Industry Advocates Point to the Facts as Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Drops
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February: Quarantines Now in Effect After Citrus Canker Spotted in Texas
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February: Trinitas Farming Files For Bankruptcy — 17 Almond Ranches To Be Sold
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January: Taylor Farms Digs Into the Secrets of Cover Crops
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January: Here Are the Best Mobile Apps for Agriculture in 2024
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January: How This Young Vegetable Grower Found Her Way To Success
We’re looking forward to what’s ahead in 2025. Thank you for reading and sharing!
11510 Big Specialty Agriculture Headlines That Made You Look In 2024
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Paul Rusnak is the Senior Multimedia Specialist for Meister Media Worldwide's Specialty Crops Division, which consists of American Vegetable Grower, American Fruit Grower, and Greenhouse Grower, all Meister Media brands. He is based in Northeast Florida.
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December 23, 2024 
