Growing Produce Staff

California Prune Board Set to Grow With New Leadership
The California Prune Board has officially seated its 22-member board and 15 alternates for the 2026-2028 term. Find out who is leading the charge.
Organic Pepper Program Grows Forward on Heels of Successful Trial
Specialty pepper company Ark Foods builds toward year-round organic availability, expanded growing regions, and more.
Legislators Lobby for More Help To Combat Grape Pest
California lawmakers urge USDA to provide emergency funding to address threat from the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter.
New Honey Bee Health Guide on Varroa Mite Management
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has just released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
New CINNEX Insecticide and Fungicide Earns EPA Registration
Sym-Agro has received EPA registration of its CINNEX fungicide-insecticide for use on 93 crops across the U.S., except in California.
Fall Creek Nursery Adding Blackberries and Raspberries to Its Portfolio
Longtime blueberry producer Fall Creek Nursery acquires Italy-based Berryplant and Berrytech to bolster its genetics platform and expand market reach.
Smart Tech
New Learning Opportunity for Precision Spraying in Orchards
Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators is introducing e-learning courses and masterclasses on the latest spraying techniques in orchards.
Where You Can See the Future of Veg This Summer
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg events return this summer with simultaneous field days in Woodland, CA and Plainfield, WI. Learn how to attend.
What To Know About the New Botanical Nematicide from BioWorks
BioWorks introduces TotalNema Ax nematicide to deliver unique nematode control for specialty ag crops.
Digital Deep Dive: Your Guide To Controlling Invasive Fruit Pests
No matter their origin, invasive insect pests can be a serious threat to crops. Learn more how to control them by taking a deep dive into a special report.
American Fruit Grower Wins National Award for Editorial Excellence
American Fruit Grower’s Inside the State of the Fruit Industry coverage earns silver award in 2026 Azbees Awards of Editorial Excellence.
Digital Deep Dive: Your Guide To Pesticide Resistance
Pesticide resistance is a growing problem. Want to learn more about what you can do to prevent it? Take a deep dive into tactics being used in the field.
California Table Grape Commission Welcomes New Chairman
Justin Parnagian of Fowler Packing Company Inc. has been elected to serve as the chairman of the California Table Grape Commission. Learn more about him.
Agriculture Groups Bank on USMCA Review To Change Trade for the Better
With a review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) approaching, specialty ag groups hammer on the impacts of low-priced imports from Mexico.
Suterra Acquires Crop Protection Product Lines and More From Vestaron
Biological pest control supplier Suterra announced it has acquired the product lines, active ingredients, and research and development pipeline of Vestaron.
USDA To Make Big Investment in Table Grapes
USDA has announced its intent to purchase $25 million of fresh table grapes as part of a broader $118 million investment supporting American farmers.
What Ag Groups Are Saying About House Approval of New Farm Bill
Legislators have advanced the new Farm Bill to the next step in becoming law. Ag groups are reacting to the latest developments. See what some are saying.
Charlie’s Produce Ready for New Business Growth
A 66,000-square-foot facility expected to improve warehouse flow, expand capacity, and support regional operations for independent produce distributor.
SPR Working To Build on Its Relationship With ExxonMobil
A new Texas facility will use ExxonMobil Signature Polymers’ resins for the development of agricultural films.