U.S. Apple Board Member Stresses Labor Reform At Senate Farm Bill Hearing Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2017 Michigan apple grower says agriculture’s future depends on Farm Bill funding.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Drought Conditions Deepen Across Central Florida By Paul Rusnak|May 15, 2017 Water Shortage Warning Order expanded to all counties within St. Johns River Water Management District.
Promote Efficiency by Taking Advantage of These Tech Tools By John Whitney|May 9, 2017 From animal housing to tillage, USDA’s NRCS has you covered.
Senate Democrats Unveil New Ag Labor Plan Posted by David Eddy|May 4, 2017 Feinstein, colleagues introduce legislation to shield farmworkers from deportation.
Florida Ag Commissioner Pushes for Probe into Unfair Trade Tactics Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2017 With a focus on Mexico, letter sent by Adam Putnam to the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary stresses need for level playing field.
Don’t Miss the Ripple Effect of Ag Labor By Christina Herrick|April 28, 2017 When addressing the topic of ag labor, don’t ignore the ancillary benefits each agriculture job supports.
Trump Creates Agricultural Task Force Posted by Christina Herrick|April 27, 2017 Panel to examine issues facing today’s growers including labor, food safety, and regulations.
Perdue Sworn in as Ag Secretary Posted by Christina Herrick|April 26, 2017 USDA launches Twitter account to help promote the industry.
Who Will Be Florida’s next Woman of the Year in Agriculture? Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 24, 2017 Nomination period now open for longstanding recognition from FDACS.
Next Generation of Leaders Gets Yearlong Almond Immersion Posted by Christina Herrick|April 22, 2017 Almond Leadership Program enters its ninth year with the 2017 class.
Alliance Stepping Up Efforts to Protect Specialty Crops By Lisa Lochridge|April 21, 2017 The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has kicked off its efforts to communicate to Congress its priority needs […]
Farm Labor Is in Crisis By Frank Giles|April 20, 2017 To have a great crop potentially rot in the field because workers can’t be sourced is probably worse than a weather event taking out production.
Young Apple Growers Meet with Lawmakers Posted by Christina Herrick|April 19, 2017 Apple leaders from across the country discuss ag issues such as labor, trade, and research.
Florida Growers Seeking Inspiration Need Not Look Far By Paul Rusnak|April 18, 2017 The firsthand experience of speaking with farmers and actually seeing all the hard work, knowledge, ingenuity, and people behind where our food comes from is invaluable.
Citrus Growth Path Uncertain as Florida Real Estate Surges By Frank Giles|April 18, 2017 According to the latest Lay of the Land Market Report, the waiting game for a solution to greening has tempered groves sales.
Survey Says New York Growers Lost More than 70% of Crop Last Year Posted by Christina Herrick|April 18, 2017 Growers say they suffered more than 50% crop losses in Western New York.
TED Talks Take on Agriculture Innovation By Frank Giles|April 17, 2017 The popular short-form presentations address the future of food production.
Florida Flush with Water Shortage Warnings Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2017 Conservation practices preached throughout the state as exceptionally dry pattern persists.
How Florida Growers Are Agritaining and Gaining By Paul Rusnak|April 14, 2017 Come one, come all — big and small — there are multiple ways to benefit from Agritourism.
How California’s No-Drought Status Affects Growers Posted by Carol Miller|April 12, 2017 Find out which previous orders are rescinded as a result of the drought being declared over — and which ones are not.