Here we grow again — literally. A lot can happen over the course of the year, and 2025 was no exception for the specialty ag industry. Once again, pests, labor, extreme weather, politics, the economy, and more challenged growers to rise up. Opportunities in smart tech, controlled environment agriculture, alternative crops, and new varieties provided hope and piqued interest in what’s emerging and still to come. We compiled a list of 12 headlines that stood out in 2025 on GrowingProduce.com. We singled out a top headline for each month of the year. Scroll through the slideshow below to re-live some of the top specialty ag headlines that made you look in 2025.
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January: The Best Mobile Apps for Agriculture in 2025
Mobile apps for agriculture — many of which are AI-powered — will help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently this year and beyond. Click here to scan through a list of digital tools that could help you farm smarter and more efficiently.
Image courtesy of Syngenta
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February: One Vegetable Grower Shares Her Secret to Farm Labor Success
Recognizing internal talent and finding ways to offer bonuses and good pay helps Anaïs Beddard keep Lady Moon Farms’ team loyal. Click here to learn more about American Vegetable Grower's February cover story.
Photo courtesy of Lady Moon Farms
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March: Urgent Message for California Wine Growers: Pull Your Vines Now
As wine consumption continues to decline worldwide, California keeps producing too many grapes. Click here for more.
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April: How Do the Best Agriculture Colleges in the World Rank in 2025?
This annual ranking is always a favorite! 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 2025?
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May: Niche Super Fruits Berry Growers Should Know
Alternative crops help berry farmers boost farm profitability and sustainability. Click here to check some of those out.
Photo: Gary Gao
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June: Pseudo Science? Picking Apart the Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List
The "Dirty Dozen" list rears its ugly head again. Click here to see how produce industry stakeholders pointed to the facts opposing Environmental Working Group’s latest list.
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July: 26 Tasty Tomato Varieties You Should Know and Grow Now
Tomatoes are a popular veggie with consumers and growers alike. These new tomato varieties grabbed your attention. Click here to see them.
Photo by HM.Clause
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August: Announcing the 2025 Apple Grower of the Year Winners
American Fruit Grower and Valent U.S.A. recognized the overall winner of the annual award, including three regional winners. Click here to find out this year's picks.
Photo by Thomas Skernivitz
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September: 2026 Ranking for the Top U.S. Colleges in Agricultural Sciences
Click here to check out this updated list of universities based on key stats as well as student and alumni reviews.
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October: Latest Squash Varieties Growers Should Know
Perfect vegetable varieties for Fall. Click here to scroll through these superb squash selections.
Photo courtesy of Rupp Seeds
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November: What Was Seen and Heard at FIRA USA 2025
This photo gallery features highlights captured during FIRA USA 2025 (International Forum for Agricultural Robotics) showing innovation and collaboration in ag robotics. Click here to check it out.
Photo by Melinda Taschetta-Millane
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December: Specialty Berries: The Profitable Path From Breeder to Basket
This article is trending right now! More growers are embracing niche or specialty berries to stand out from the pack and offer consumers a unique flavor experience at retail. Click here to learn how this strategy can deliver measurable results.
Photo: Val Shepler, Fall Creek Nursery
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January: The Best Mobile Apps for Agriculture in 2025
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February: One Vegetable Grower Shares Her Secret to Farm Labor Success
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March: Urgent Message for California Wine Growers: Pull Your Vines Now
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April: How Do the Best Agriculture Colleges in the World Rank in 2025?
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May: Niche Super Fruits Berry Growers Should Know
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June: Pseudo Science? Picking Apart the Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List
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July: 26 Tasty Tomato Varieties You Should Know and Grow Now
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August: Announcing the 2025 Apple Grower of the Year Winners
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September: 2026 Ranking for the Top U.S. Colleges in Agricultural Sciences
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October: Latest Squash Varieties Growers Should Know
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November: What Was Seen and Heard at FIRA USA 2025
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December: Specialty Berries: The Profitable Path From Breeder to Basket
We’re looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. Thank you for reading and sharing!
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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, 2025 
