Ways UV Light is Exposing Fruit Pests and Pathogens By Kathie Taylor|February 12, 2020 An international multidisciplinary team finds beneficial effects of ultraviolet light on grapes as well as other crops. Read More
How to Maintain Vegetable Yield Performance Despite Poor Water Quality By Chris Malek, Deerpoint Group|September 29, 2026
By the Numbers: Latest Food Price Outlook for Fruits and Vegetables Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 29, 2026
IR-4 Project on a Quest To Grow Specialty Crop Export Opportunities Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 28, 2026
Ways Fruit Growers Can Get the Most Out of New Sprayer Tech By Gary Gao, Ohio State University|September 28, 2026
Food Protection Protocol to Get Extra Support Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2020 The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 is set to become law. Learn more about how it will work.
New Solutions for Familiar Crop Protection Problems By Richard Jones|February 11, 2020 The field of biological control continues to open up for specialty crop growers. Find out where you can learn more about the latest trends.
Big Bite Taken Out of California Wine Grape Crush Posted by David Eddy|February 10, 2020 Red varieties, which account for the largest share and draw the highest prices, were down 13% from 2018.
How Growers Can Get a Better Handle on Soil Health By Frank Giles|February 7, 2020 Indicators provide valuable insights on how well the ground you grow in is faring.
ICYMI: 2019 Was the Second-Hottest Year on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2020 The numbers are in from NOAA, and they show the planet’s warming trend is still very much on the front burner.
What Gall?! Florida Growers on Alert for Blueberry Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2020 Monitoring for the blueberry gall midge has produced modest findings so far this season. But that could change in a hurry.
Ways Phages Can Stymie Stubborn Fruit Crop Pests By David Eddy|February 1, 2020 Recognized for more than a century, these mysterious viruses that eat bacteria are now being targeted at specialty crops.
Is the Nut Market Cracking Under Pressure of Pricing? By Richard Jones|January 29, 2020 Some growers are keeping an eye on prices, but for much of the nut market, things are still full steam ahead.
Why Technology is the Answer for Farming to Progress By David Eddy|January 28, 2020 For fruit growers, instituting labor-saving ag tech isn’t just a means to boost profits, it holds the opportunity in 2020 to stay in business and thrive.
Scientists Go for the Gut to Help Defeat Fruit Flies Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2020 Players behind international research project aim to find novel ways to ground pests like spotted wing drosophila and Mediterranean fruit fly.
Mega Trends for Precision Ag in Specialty Crops By Matthew J. Grassi|January 22, 2020 PMA’s Vonnie Estes threw a spotlight on the innovations growers should watch for this coming decade.
How Fruit and Vegetable Connect Helps Build Business By Rosemary Gordon|January 22, 2020 Unique industry event brings buyers and sellers together in a setting conducive for sharing information and getting work done.
What Has Fruit Growers Fired up? Climate Change and GMOs By David Eddy|January 22, 2020 Producers sound off on two issues upon which there is little agreement. Here’s your chance to chime in.
New Approaches to Profitability in Stone Fruit Production By Richard Jones|January 21, 2020 After a tough season, U.S. growers are focusing on the positives for 2020.
Fruit Industry Leaders Hail China Trade Deal Posted by David Eddy|January 16, 2020 USApple, California Fresh Fruit Association chiefs were on hand at the White House for the signing.
California Almond Board Unveils Pollinator Protection Plan Posted by David Eddy|January 15, 2020 Initiative includes a new collaboration with the North American non-profit known for National Pollinator Week.
Where’s All the New Blood? The Fruit Industry is Wondering By David Eddy|January 15, 2020 Most growers say they have no one in line to succeed them, despite rapidly approaching what would in much of society be considered retirement age.
A Cheery 2020 Forecast from Berry Growers By James C. Sulecki|January 14, 2020 Let the good times roll. Berry growers remain bullish about production and demand for the coming year.
Presidential Candidates Take on the Climate and Organic Ag Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 14, 2020 See where Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg stand on agriculture policy, soil, organic fraud, and more.
