The specialty crop sector is one that’s constantly in a state of change and evolution. Much can happen over the course of a year, and a lot of it is interesting. This was definitely the case in 2022. Continued challenges with inflation, high input costs, and ongoing labor issues aside, there still was room for the industry to grow.
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10. What Are the Easiest Vegetable Crops to Grow? Chew on This Top 10 List
Financial insider source offered its take on food production. Click here to find out which crops rose to the top of its ranking.
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9. Extended Winter Weather Forecast for 2022-2023 Goes to the ‘Extreme’
Farmers’ Almanac says many should prepare to shake, shiver, and shovel. Click here for the whole story.
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8. Cold Snap Lights Fire Under Florida Farmers To Take Stock of Crops
Freeze damage assessments were hot and heavy in farm fields following frigid air invasion in late January. Click here for more.
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7. Why One Small Vegetable Farm Adopted Mechanization
American Vegetable Grower's March cover story focused on how Gail and Paul Fenton research ways to lighten labor demands and make their crops competitive. Click here for the feature.
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6. Check Out the Latest Farm Equipment Perfect for Vegetable Production
We asked suppliers about their new introductions. Click here to see what we learned!
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5. What Are the Top 25 U.S. Cities for Supporting Local Farmers?
A cover story photo shoot and a comprehensive listing underscored how closely many communities, if not regions, are tied to agriculture. Click here to see the ranking and more.
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4. Produce Industry Supporters Say 'Dirty Dozen' List Is Way Past Its Shelflife
Is it time for the controversial 'Dirty Dozen' list to be retired? Folks at the Alliance for Food and Farming think so. Click here to relive this hotly debated topic.
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3. Here Are the Top Mobile Apps for Ag in 2022
Readers were more than interested to scan through a list of digital tools created to help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently. Click here to see if you missed downloading any cool apps.
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2. These Top Food Trend Predictions for 2023 Are Coming in Hot
Whole Foods released its annual stab at what’s coming to more tables in the next year. Click here to see what’s on the menu.
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1. How the Best Ag Colleges Around the Globe Stack up in 2022
An annual fan-favorite for sure! The global ranking once again noted the elite in academic standing, employer reputation, and research impact. Click here to see who made 2022's honor roll.
We crunched the numbers and compiled a list of the top 10 headlines that stood out most to visitors over the last 12 months on GrowingProduce.com.
Scroll through the slideshow above to count down and re-live the top 10 headlines of 2022.
We’re looking forward to what’s coming in 2023. Thank you for reading and sharing!
115The Top 10 Headlines That Stirred the Specialty Crop Sector in 2022
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Paul Rusnak is the Senior Online Editor for Meister Media Worldwide's Specialty Crops Division, which consists of American Vegetable Grower, American Fruit Grower, and Greenhouse Grower magazines, all Meister Media brands. He is based in Northeast Florida. See all author stories here.
December 27, 2022 
