APHIS Proposal To Allow Apples From China Becomes Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|April 23, 2015 Growers in China expected to follow set standards of production to prevent possible importing of new pests. Read More
Renewed Relations With Cuba A Concern For Florida Growers [Opinion] By Frank Giles|April 23, 2015 It might be said Sunshine State producers are worried if wider trade is opened as the potential for competing winter crops is real.
Fruit Processor To Expand Operations In Virginia By Growing Produce Staff|April 22, 2015 Andros Foods North America to invest $73 million in area and hiring 160.
Overturned Truck Dumps Millions Of Bees On Highway Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 22, 2015 The truck with 448 hives was headed to a farm in Washington.
Brandt Adds Zonix Biofungicide To Portfolio Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 21, 2015 Brandt, a manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, has added Zonix biofungicide to its line of organic and sustainable products. […]
Farm Bureau Supports Bill To Halt Controversial WOTUS Rule Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 21, 2015 Legislation would force EPA and the U.S. Army of Engineers to withdraw Waters of the United States proposal.
Researchers Seeking Agricultural Applications For Unmanned Aircraft By Frank Giles|April 21, 2015 From stress detection to yield estimation, technology offers promise in farming.
Record Number Of Organic Producers In U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services says domestic production has increased by 250% across all markets since 2002.
Verdesian Life Sciences Introduces New Phosphite-Free Plant Nutrition Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2015 Product designed as alternative for nut and stone fruit growers with concerns about MRLs.
New Fungicide For Wide Range Of Fruits, Vegetables In California And Florida By Growing Produce Staff|April 21, 2015 FMC officially enters biological marketplace with first sales of Fracture fungicide.
Winter Storm Surprises Utah Fruit Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|April 20, 2015 Snow and cold temperatures threatened tart cherries already in full bloom.
New Product Developed To Prevent Cherry Cracking By Growing Produce Staff|April 20, 2015 Biofilm, developed at Oregon State University, protects fruit from rain-related losses.
March Was The Fifth Warmest Month On Record In Washington By Growing Produce Staff|April 20, 2015 Wapato recorded all-time high of 80 degrees.
Scientists Seek To Save Flavor Of Tomatoes And Strawberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2015 A $500,000 grant will enable University of Florida researchers to focus on how light can affect the quality and taste of produce after harvest.
The Economic Impact Of Grapevine Leafroll Disease By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 17, 2015 Different control strategies are recommended depending on the prevalence of the disease in vineyard blocks.
Small Family Farms Can Survive [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2015 It is reassuring amid the corporate climate the agriculture industry has experienced in more recent times that there is still room for the little guy, and — more importantly — a need.
Table Grape Commission Awarded More Funding To Study Postharvest Treatment By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 16, 2015 The research will ensure California grape exports continue uninterrupted.
Urban Sprawl Doesn’t Stop 4th-Generation Florida Farm From Growing By Frank Giles|April 16, 2015 Growing in town supports the evolution of Tom West Blueberries.
More Social Commentators Changing Their Views On GMO Crops By Frank Giles|April 15, 2015 Could public opinion be swayed by evolving narration on genetic modification?
New Protective Coating Available For Bee Hives By Growing Produce Staff|April 14, 2015 Sustainable crop management company Biobest has announced the launch of “Bee-Coat,” a new protective coating for bumblebee hives. […]