Researchers Still Have a Lot to Learn about Spotted Lanternfly By Christina Herrick|May 19, 2017 While some feeding habits have been recognized, there’s still a learning curve with this enigmatic invasive pest. Read More
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Study: Biostimulant Technologies Help Water Use in Almonds Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 15, 2024
Representatives Introduce Bill to Boost Organic Farming Research Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2017 As organic production continues to grow, legislators seek to boost research funding, which has remained stagnant for many years.
EPA Seeks States’ Input On Waters of the U.S. Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|May 16, 2017 As the agency considers scaling back the water rule, states are asked to define protected waters.
Grower Comments on Pyrethroids Being Sought by EPA Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2017 Comment period on popular class of insecticides opens today.
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.
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.
USDA Researchers Say Georgia Peach Crop Worst in 100 Years Posted by Christina Herrick|May 8, 2017 Spring freeze, not enough chill hours make for a tough growing season.
Abundant Robotics Gets $10M Investment for an Apple Harvester Posted by Christina Herrick|May 8, 2017 The goal is to pick apples with the same, if not better, fruit quality than traditional harvesting.
Senate Democrats Unveil New Ag Labor Plan Posted by David Eddy|May 4, 2017 Feinstein, colleagues introduce legislation to shield farmworkers from deportation.
Florida Farming Pioneer Still Making the Honor Roll Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2017 Alto Straughn presented with University of Florida’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Washington Apple Industry Giants Merge Posted by David Eddy|May 2, 2017 Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit combine; total sales volume increases by nearly half.
Southeastern Strawberry Growers Advised to Prepare for Disease Pressure Posted by David Eddy|May 2, 2017 Recent rain is conducive to the main strawberry fruit rot diseases, according to the chief of the Southern Region IPM Center.
Penn State Offers Tips To Manage Early Season Orchard Pests Posted by Christina Herrick|May 2, 2017 Warm weather has quickly accelerated development of insects.
May Day, May Day – Look Out for Fire Blight Posted by David Eddy|May 1, 2017 Now that spring has really sprung, a Washington State University expert says it’s time for apple growers to do their homework.
BASF Adds Pest, Crop, Weather Modeling to Agricultural Intelligence Portfolio Posted by Christina Herrick|April 30, 2017 ZedX’s agronomic models help farmers make better production decisions.
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.
Challenging Cherry Disease Keeps Growers, Researchers on Their Toes By Christina Herrick|April 29, 2017 With a few years of experience with more is understood about little cherry disease, however, few unknowns remain.
BioSafe Systems Introduces Broad-Spectrum Bactericide Fungicide for Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|April 29, 2017 Alternative to potassium bicarbonate and lime sulfur for tree and vine crops.
EPA Approves New Plant Growth Stimulant Posted by Christina Herrick|April 28, 2017 RIO from Arysta LifeScience North America is labeled for use on citrus, vegetables, tree fruit, strawberries, grapes, and nuts.
Ag Labor: An Old Challenge with New Wrinkles Posted by Christina Herrick|April 28, 2017 A new administration brings uncertainty, but change could be coming. Until then, here’s what you can do.