Farm Management

Industry Experts Sound Off On Climate Change

By David Eddy|June 24, 2015

Growers and stakeholders share their thoughts on what they see is happening in the environment, and what you might be dealing with in the future.Read More

California High Heat Warning Issued

Posted by Christina Herrick|June 23, 2015

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is advising all employers to protect their outdoor workers […]

Researchers Ready To Testify Before Congress About GMOs

Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2015

UF/IFAS grad students seeking to field questions relating to the GMO regulatory processes, food labeling, and product safety.

More Than 1,000 Ag-Workers Stranded At Mexican Border

Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 18, 2015

According to a news alert from The Department of State, a hardware failure in the State Department facility […]

Consumer Trends Dishing Up Much Food For Thought

By Lisa Lochridge|June 17, 2015

The fact that health is top of mind for many is a golden opportunity to talk about the health benefits, value, and flavor of fresh produce.

Florida Growers Working Toward Safety And Equality

By Fritz M. Roka|June 17, 2015

New Certificate Program educates farm supervisors on best practices.

Fostering The Next Almond Industry Leaders

By Ann-Marie Jeffries|June 16, 2015

The Almond Leadership Program helps young leaders prepare for a future in the industry.

Meet Ryan Cosyns: Almond Leadership Program Class of 2009

By Ann-Marie Jeffries|June 16, 2015

The Almond Leadership program helped Cosyns see future trends and opportunities in the industry.

Future Food Supply Needs Serving Up Super-Sized Challenge

By John VanSickle|June 16, 2015

Sustainable solutions, investment in new technologies musts to feed the future world.

Confidentiality Counterproductive For Today’s Farmers [Opinion]

By Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2015

No longer is transparency an anomaly among the grower community, it’s become necessary to survive and succeed.

Food Safety Audit Cost-Share Programs Offered

Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 9, 2015

Purdue Extension and the Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA) are offering audit cost-sharing programs to Indiana fruit and vegetable […]

Florida Still Playing Medical Marijuana Waiting Game

By Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2015

Growers and potential patients hold their breath while next steps are taken to spin Charlotte’s Web.

Paramount Farms Renamed As Part Of The Wonderful Company

Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2015

Roll Global officially changed its name to The Wonderful Company recently. This strategic move will align the company’s […]

Washington Tree Fruit Grower Hit With $2.25 Million Fine After ICE Audit

By Growing Produce Staff|June 5, 2015

Broetje Orchards makes no admission of wrongdoing and notes no allegations or findings of criminal conduct.

Record Heat Wave Expected To Hit Pacific Northwest

By Growing Produce Staff|June 4, 2015

A warm ridge of high pressure off the Pacific Ocean may park itself over the region, delivering a burst of hot weather peaking Sunday through Tuesday and perhaps longer.