Why Responsive Agriculture Offers the Nutrition Advantage By Dr. Patrick Stover|July 14, 2021 Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are proving that food based in sound science is healthier and economically stable. Read More
Smart Tech in the Field: What’s Gaining Ground for Vegetable Growers By Michele Katsaris|October 24, 2026
Pallet Shortage Perspective: From Stacking Skids To Lacking Skids By Thomas Skernivitz|July 12, 2021 Hopefully, the worst of pandemic-related problems are behind us. But until then, there’s still some heavy lifting to do — splinters and all.
Are We in for Another Wild Atlantic Hurricane Season? (Update) By Paul Rusnak|July 8, 2021 The extended range forecast for the tropics in 2021 has just gotten a little more clear. Find out what scientists are seeing.
Feeling Disconnected on the Farm? New Broadband Map Shows You’re Not Alone By Frank Giles|July 8, 2021 Ag industry organizations and lawmakers support funding to increased telecommunications coverage and availability.
Carbon Markets for Agriculture Still a Work in Progress By Frank Giles|July 5, 2021 While the idea of farming carbon has generated a lot of attention, work to develop it lags in Florida.
Oregon Farmworker Advocates Ask for Extreme Heat Rules After Laborer Dies Posted by David Eddy|July 2, 2021 Rare coastal heatwave also hammers berry crops; early estimates of blueberry crop loss run 30% to 40%.
Conservis Bringing Fruits of Its Labor to Orchard Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 2, 2021 Farm management platform digs data to provide efficient financial performance for farms.
Who Are Today’s American Vegetable Growers? This Survey Digs Deep By Carol Miller|June 30, 2021 We delved into our 2021 State the Vegetable Industry Survey to find growers who personify the nation’s vegetable producers. Meet three we found!
California Specialty Crop Sizes Reveal Farmworker Woes By David Eddy|June 29, 2021 Harvesting challenges reflect growers’ increasing move to mechanized options.
The Latest Salvo on Farm Labor Is a Work in Progress By Frank Giles|June 28, 2021 Despite a change in president, it seems momentum for moving the proverbial needle on an adequate ag workforce could be mired in politics like in the past.
Who Are Florida’s Latest Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Winners? Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 24, 2021 Honorees represent multiple crop sectors. See who’s being recognized for their stewardship in the field.
How SunTerra Plans To Continue Its Work With Food Banks By Johnny Eppich|June 23, 2021 The pandemic relief program has ended. But, the opportunity to grow fresh produce for food pantries has only just begun for Steve Brazeel.
Semios Beefs up Data Collection with Centricity Acquisition Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 23, 2021 Integration of farm management and compliance solutions designed to help growers worry less.
Billions More in Federal Aid on the Way for Agriculture Producers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 21, 2021 See how USDA’s Pandemic Assistance initiative is rolling out for the different sectors.
Vaccinated California Workers Can Go Mask-Free Posted by David Eddy|June 18, 2021 But a coalition of business groups says the new Cal/OSHA regulations ‘do not ensure that the economy can roar back.’
How Sweet It Is: Vanilla Fresh From Florida Passes Taste Test Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2021 The Sunshine State’s hottest alternative crop candidate spices up gastro-masterpiece cooked up by Miami chocolatier.
A Wake-Up Call for Growers on Biostimulants and Biofertilizers By Trevor Suslow|June 11, 2021 Awareness is key to heading off pathogen contamination and identifying practical and effective preventive controls.
Something New? Florida Ag Commish Set To Take a Run for Governor Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 7, 2021 Nikki Fried announces the next step in her political career. Search is on for her replacement.
Advocating for Bottom Lines of Farmers Should Be a Top Priority By Christina Morton|June 7, 2021 See how the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has been busy telling an important story for local specialty crop producers.
Washington State Reverses Course, Repeals Unfair COVID Rules For Vaccinated Farmworkers Posted by David Eddy|June 3, 2021 Farmworkers living in licensed housing facilities in the state found to be three times safer than workers living in local communities.
