Growers should become more transparent if they want to gain control of the message being delivered to the public.

No strong climate pattern influence anticipated by forecasters.

The goal is to connect school cafeterias with local growers through the Farm to School program.

Farm size matters when it comes to bearing the burden of game-changing legislation.

The voluntary recall of limited quantities of Crunch Pak Brand apple slices is due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Classes designed to educate and inform supervisors and pesticide applicators.

California growers get the celebrity treatment.

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market uses retail, U-Pick, and agritainment to diversify its farm business and educate consumers.

Industry groups express concern at blanket regulations; deadline for comments is Nov. 22

United Farm Workers challenges several crews’ ballots, which were then sealed and will not be counted until legal challenges are heard.

Despite retail price increases during the last year, Turkey Day consumers will spend less than $5 per serving on average.

Following issues with website, Produce Safety and Preventative Control rules open an additional week for comments.

New book, co-authored by UF/IFAS researcher, lays out a forecast of more frequent extremes.

California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement says its food safety program not only meets the proposed requirements of FSMA, but it exceeds the requirements of the new law.

Majority of the 2012 illegal pesticide residues were on produce imported from other countries and contained very low levels (a fraction of a part per million).

In light of the criminal charges against cantaloupe grower Jensen Farms, all growers need to take stock of their food safety plans.

Untapped opportunities for growth take center stage at the 8th annual industry event.

The nation’s top food safety lawyer offers perspective on the criminal charges filed in the Jensen Farms case and what this means for the fresh produce industry moving forward.

Goal is to cut into the half of all fresh fruits and veggies that go bad annually.