CEU Series: Place Priority on Preventing Pesticide Poisoning By Gene McAvoy|January 1, 2017 Practicing safe work habits will minimize hazards from exposure to certain crop protection chemistries.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Association Seeks Proposals for Hard Cider Research Grant Posted by Christina Herrick|December 31, 2016 Projects aim to elevate U.S. hard cider industry.
State of the Fruit Industry: Growers to Keep on Chugging By David Eddy | Christina Herrick|December 31, 2016 Most growers plan to stay the course this coming year. Many are holding steady, but a healthy percentage plan to ramp up growth.
Fruit’s Future is so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades [Opinion] By Christina Herrick|December 30, 2016 Our State of the Industry report shows optimism is overflowing.
Berry Grower Hit with Fine for Water Use Posted by Christina Herrick|December 30, 2016 Washington State Department of Ecology alleges grower supplied inaccurate water use figures, illegally irrigated two berry farms.
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. Celebrates 200th Anniversary Posted by Christina Herrick|December 29, 2016 This growing season marked the 200th anniversary for Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. in Louisiana, MO. Stark […]
Are Today’s Agriculture Regulations Ripe for Reform? [Opinion] By Frank Giles|December 29, 2016 Donald Trump has been clear that he is no fan of burdensome rules that stifle productivity.
University of Arkansas Debuts New Winegrape Varieties Posted by Christina Herrick|December 29, 2016 Twenty years in the making, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has released two new winegrapes […]
Vincent Petrucci, Father of Fresno State Viticulture/Enology, Passes Away Posted by David Eddy|December 28, 2016 The longtime columnist for American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower magazines was 91.
Farm Industry Organizations Petition for Delay in EPA Worker Protection Safety Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|December 28, 2016 Groups say more time is needed to prepare for compliance.
$3M Available for Organic Produce Research Posted by Christina Herrick|December 27, 2016 USDA grants to help research, develop practices to strengthen the organic industry.
How Farming’s Deep Roots Can Inspire Job Appreciation By Lisa Lochridge|December 23, 2016 I tell my friends I have the best job around. Why? Because of this industry and the people who work in it.
3 Reasons Why 2017 Will be a Good Year for Florida Agriculture By Paul Rusnak|December 21, 2016 There are several trendlines to feel good about if you’re a grower in the Sunshine State.
Table Set for an Extra-Sweet Florida Strawberry Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2016 Conditions ideal for new, flavorful varieties. Marketing campaign aims to clue-in consumers.
Big Bucks Available for Agriculture-Technology Innovations Posted by Christina Herrick|December 19, 2016 $5 million in grants offered to help boost automation, address needs of changing climate.
Pesticide Safety Manual Released Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2016 EPA, Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative updates manual for worker standards.
New Farmworker Protection Rules Now Employed By Frank Giles|December 15, 2016 Changes include enhanced training and recordkeeping for pesticide applicators.
Scientists: GMOs Not Part of Florida Strawberry Success Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2016 Misconceptions about what methods are used to breed new varieties spark need for public outreach.
Horsepower Mounting For Real-World Robotic Strawberry Harvesting Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2016 National Science Foundation awards grant for further development of potential industry game-changer.
Monsanto Shareholders OK Deal With Bayer Posted by Christina Herrick|December 13, 2016 Companies one step closer to “advancing together.”