Recent mainstream media kerfuffle over local food legitimacy stirs up the need for more clearly defined terms, better awareness among consumers.

Ball State University research shows many of the agricultural migrant workers of the past just aren’t migrating any more.

Decisions made about training early in the orchard can impact your tree’s survival and ultimate decline.

USDA APHIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule that would amend the regulations to allow […]

Agency calls for swifter processing of paperwork so growers’ requests for crews can be met.

California Green Medal recognizes wineries and vineyards with a focus on sustainability.

Researchers vetting viability of commercial production in the Indian River region.

The assessment will be designed to evaluate the risk that the use of raw manure as fertilizer on produce crops may pose for consumer health.  

Funded by the National Watermelon Promotion Board, the video was produced in support of the rock and roll nutrition show, Jump With Jill.

Dr. Brian Boman worked with growers to examine their nutrient and water use and how practices could be modified to not only lessen environmental impacts, but also increase growers’ profitability.

Areas that don’t typically see many infections could be in for a surprise this year, thanks to a wetter spring. Here are some tips to keep these diseases at bay.

The Environmental Working Group is at it again, making it critical for growers to keep customers informed about production practices and the safety of produce.

It’s no coincidence that more than half the full-time vineyard workers at McManis Family Vineyards have been with the company for 20-plus years.

UF/IFAS researchers are seeking to expand market, educate consumers.

Filler will take over beginning in January, replacing long-time President Jim Trezise.

Funding to be used to increase crop protection practices, tackle high-priority pests.

Growers in the East seeing increasing pressure from green fruitworm and rosy apple aphid, need to start scouting for black stem borer.

Growth chambers could be the future of small fruit and vegetable production in space.

Although there is some damage to flower buds, experts suggest thinning decisions should be made once the crop is set.