USDA Gives $200 Million To Expand Ag Exports Posted by Christina Herrick|November 19, 2016 USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $200 million to more […]Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Agriculture’s Next Generation Aiming To Save The World By Frank Giles|November 19, 2016 University Of Florida program puts feeding a rapidly growing population in the hands of students.
USDA Awards $9.4M For Pest Management Posted by Christina Herrick|November 18, 2016 Projects aim to reduce pests, weeds, and diseases on farms through IPM.
Classic Thanksgiving Meal To Set You Back Less This Year Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 18, 2016 Adjusting for inflation, the latest survey from American Farm Bureau Federation reveals the lowest average price for the holiday feast since 2010.
Financial Flux Forcing Extra Groundwork For U.S. Growers By John VanSickle|November 17, 2016 With challenging issues afoot, it’s not too early to start thinking about policies and funding implications surrounding the next Farm Bill.
Florida Blueberry Growers Warned To Watch For New Deadly Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 16, 2016 Pathogen has been confirmed on three farms so far.
Help On The Way To Florida Farmers Hurting From Hurricane Matthew By Paul Rusnak|November 15, 2016 USDA designates four counties as primary natural disaster areas; loans offered to those eligible.
Researcher Gets To Bottom Of Fungus In Fruit Storage Posted by Christina Herrick|November 15, 2016 Team aims to develop tools to predict, detect microbes in stored apples and pears.
How The Trump Administration Will Impact U.S. Agriculture Posted by Christina Herrick|November 15, 2016 In new report, experts say policy changes, especially immigration, could have long-term implications on the industry.
Bacteria May Help Control Lesion Nematodes Posted by Christina Herrick|November 15, 2016 A bacteria found in roundworms could be a future control of a root-hungry pest in raspberries and potatoes.
Healthy Hives 2020 Announces 2017 Request For Proposals Posted by David Eddy|November 15, 2016 Project Apis m. is spearheading multi-year $1 million research effort funded by Bayer to improve honey bee colony health.
Asian Trade Deal Killed By David Eddy|November 14, 2016 In what one prominent economist says is a blow to U.S. fruit exporters, the White House concedes the Trans-Pacific Partnership is not going to be ratified.
Dry Season Dangers Not On The Radar For South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 14, 2016 Emerging from an extended period of plentiful precipitation, near-term water supply, drought issues not anticipated in the coming months.
U.S. Apples In Storage Up 11% Over A Year Ago Posted by David Eddy|November 10, 2016 Meanwhile, the nation’s dominant producer, Washington, revised its crop estimate upward.
U.S. Sweats Out Third-Warmest October On Record Posted by Christina Herrick|November 9, 2016 So far, 2016 is the second-warmest year-to-date in 122 years.
It’s Time To Turn The Page On Election 2016 [Opinion] By Frank Giles|November 9, 2016 Mr. Trump has the White House and Republicans have the Congress. They are in a position to lead, and they must.
Washington Sees Record Rainfall Posted by Christina Herrick|November 8, 2016 State rainfall for month of October slashes earlier years’ totals.
National Farmers Union Seeks Amendment To Estate Tax Rule Change Posted by Christina Herrick|November 8, 2016 Comments sent to IRS say change in provisions makes it difficult for farmers to accurately valuate assets.
India Requesting Permission To Send Fresh Grapes To The U.S. Posted by David Eddy|November 8, 2016 Comment period has opened on the request, and a risk assessment is now available from USDA.
EPA Extends Comment Period On Sulfonylurea Herbicide Product Labels Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 8, 2016 The agency has determined that risks to non-target plants warrant additional label restrictions when products are applied either by ground or air.