Political Powers Help Score Win for Florida Tomato Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 15, 2022 Request by importers of Mexican tomatoes denied to exempt certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement.Read More
Kubota Driving New Autonomous Solutions for Specialty Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 22, 2026
Improved SNAP Assistance App a Benefit for Consumers and Farm Marketers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 12, 2022 Enhanced capability increases access to healthy foods at farmers’ markets for people receiving government aid.
For the Sake of All Agriculture: Save Our Extension System [Opinion] By Carol Miller|March 9, 2022 Budget cuts have trimmed an alarming number of ag positions in American universities. We need to do all we can to reverse the trend.
New and Better Markets Seeded for Growth in U.S. Ag Sector Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 7, 2022 Learn more about how USDA is investing more than $15 million in agricultural economics and rural communities.
Cost Share Program Set To Buoy More Eco-Smart Farm Projects in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 24, 2022 St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications for farm projects that promote water conservation and reduce nutrient runoff.
Is the Call To Buy American Grown Produce Falling on Deaf Ears? By David Eddy|February 22, 2022 Fruit growers might be better served pursuing trade deals than they are trying to convince people to buy local.
What the Mike and Karen Stuart Scholarship Means to the Future of Florida Ag By Christina Morton|February 21, 2022 Learn how this program aims to help keep the farm workforce pipeline full of talented leaders.
Let’s Focus on the Less-Discussed Weather Threats to Agriculture By Carol Miller|February 16, 2022 Hurricanes and wildfires get a lot of press. But what about other weather shifts impacting production?
Spreading the Word Via TikTok: A Viable Platform for Farmers? By Thomas Skernivitz|February 8, 2022 If seeking a new way to reach more consumers, American Fruit Grower Editor Tom Skernivitz says the time might be right to give TikTok a look.
North American Raspberry and Blackberry Conference Going All Virtual in 2022 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 7, 2022 Ongoing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic forces association’s annual conference to pivot.
Berry Researcher Strikes the Right Note for Learning and Teaching By John R. Clark|February 7, 2022 John R. Clarks says there’s been no better medium to explain fruit variety – visually (and musically) – than YouTube.
Cool Beans! Homegrown Vanilla Venture Now a Big Step Closer to Fruition Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2022 University of Florida researcher gets $300,000 grant from USDA to cultivate domestic production of the globally popular crop.
State of Emergency in Florida To Help Growers Affected by Record Cold By Paul Rusnak|February 3, 2022 Executive Order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis covers more than 30 counties over the next 60 days.
How Duncan Family Farms Successfully Builds Worker Loyalty By Carol Miller|February 2, 2022 Unique vegetable operation invests in its employees’ future by supporting their educational goals (including their kids).
$73 Million in USDA Funds To Help Pave Way for New Specialty Crop Niches Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 2, 2022 Money will seed innovative projects designed to support the expanding sector and explore new market opportunities for food and ag products.
Roseville Farms Grows New Legacy in Florida With Hemp By Brian Sparks|January 31, 2022 Long known for being a leading clematis grower, this Apopka-based company recently added hemp production as a driver for long-term success.
It’s Risk Management Season on the Farm: What That Means for Your Agribusiness By Brittney K. Goodrich|January 31, 2022 There’s no better time to determine your farm’s economic viability.
Department of Homeland Security Steps up Vaccine Requirements for H-2A Workers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 25, 2022 Find out more about new restrictions that will apply to all non-U.S. individuals who are traveling for both essential and non-essential reasons.
Support of Center for Produce Safety Research Quest Continues To Grow By Center for Produce Safety|January 24, 2022 California citrus industry is the latest to step up with funding for industry organization’s research capital campaign.
Reports Confirm Mexican Produce Imports a Crush to Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2022 State ag commissioner speaks out again in support of local growers feeling the weight of unfair trade practices.
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