Paul Rusnak

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a slow start. Forecasters say it might stay that way thanks to a strengthening El Niño event.

Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption. For many growers, it has become a factor in production, investment, and risk management decisions.

According to a new market report, California strawberry volumes for the rest of the season will be a balance between higher acreage and weather damage.

Experts discuss bioherbicide benefits and new products getting ready to hit the market in the very near future.

Learn how steam treatment offers crop protection alternative as strawberry growers face fumigant pressure.

DYK? Our nation’s first president also was a meticulous farm manager whose disciplined recordkeeping offers valuable lessons for modern growers.

Latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey reveals what’s driving growers to invest in smart technology — and what’s holding them back.

Ringing endorsements from industry stakeholders say a lot about 2026 Apple Grower of the Year, Bobby Brown.

Fresh survey data shows most growers plan to maintain their current crop mix in 2026, but expansion plans reveal where they still see opportunity.

2026 Apple Grower of the Year Robert (Bobby) Brown III combines two centuries of family farming with smart tech, research partnerships, and more.

New spray drones boost capacity, autonomy, and efficiency, reshaping aerial application for custom applicators and growers in 2026.

Growers should focus on irrigation uniformity, fertigation timing, and root-zone access to maximize nutrient efficiency and crop response.

As the U.S. almond industry now moves toward greater stability, this is a moment to take stock of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and more.

Scientists ID genetic variation in apple budbreak and bloom timing, opening the door to breeding strategies for reducing losses from late-spring frosts.

Supreme Court backs Bayer in Roundup case, potentially limiting thousands of cancer-warning lawsuits nationwide.

New Texas Agriculture Alert System to send notifications on new pest and disease cases, quarantines, and more.

Advanced genomics, digital phenotyping, and predictive breeding models are helping researchers evaluate tens of thousands of seedlings annually.

Correctly identifying hydroponic pests before populations explode is one of the most important skills for commercial CEA growers.

Growers can take practical steps now to safeguard their operations against the growing threat of extreme rainfall and flood-related losses.

Rhizopus leak can destroy volumes of California strawberries during warm weather. Researchers are arming growers with tools that may reduce losses.