Fruits

Washington Governor Declares Drought

By Growing Produce Staff|March 17, 2015

With snowpack at near record lows, Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought on the Olympic Peninsula, on the east side of the central Cascade Mountains including Yakima and Wenatchee, and the Walla Walla region. Read More

Branding Fruit Is A Good Call

By David Eddy|March 16, 2015

The new FNV marketing campaign, launched by the Produce Marketing Association, makes sense in targeting teens.

Defending Innovation Has Become Full-Time Job For Agriculture [Opinion]

By Frank Giles|March 16, 2015

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says the notion that laying out facts in defense of science somehow constitutes a grand conspiracy should give us all pause.

Precision Agriculture Tools Help Producers Stay On Point

By Growing Produce Staff|March 16, 2015

Check out three high-tech gadgets designed to keep your farming operation on the right track.

Nimitz Nematicide Receives Registration In California

By Growing Produce Staff|March 16, 2015

The product is now approved in California for use on a variety of vegetable crops.

Alliance For Food And Farming Bolsters Management Board

By Growing Produce Staff|March 13, 2015

Organization taps Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association president Mike Stuart to help advocate on behalf of the industry and to encourage fresh produce consumption.

Why Honesty Is The Best Policy When Working With The Public [Opinion]

By Lauren María Alexander|March 13, 2015

While at the recent Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention held in Hershey, PA, I sat in on a […]

Nufarm Announces Two New Fungicide Registrations For Specialty Crops

Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 13, 2015

Both 3336 F and EG fungicides are now registered for use on greenhouse vegetables and backyard fruit.

Don’t Sleep On Catastrophic Crop Insurance

By John VanSickle|March 12, 2015

Rude awakening could be in store for producers passing on noninsured crop disaster assistance program (NAP).

IPM Is Now Mainstream In The West

By Growing Produce Staff|March 12, 2015

New Western IPM Center report shows integrated pest management is widely used and has slashed pesticide use in the western U.S.

Reaching Out Helps Future Farming Leaders Take A Lot In

By Lisa Lochridge|March 12, 2015

Class 4 of Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s Emerging Leader Development Program learns best by getting out of the classroom and into the field.

$66.5 Million Pledged For Produce Industry

By Growing Produce Staff|March 10, 2015

USDA announces funding for research into specialty crops and organic production.

Make The Most Of Social Media For Your Business

By Rick Snyder|March 10, 2015

Social media is a valuable, and inexpensive tool to promote your business and reach a wide audience.

Study Shows Plants Can Tell Difference Between Attacking Insects

By Growing Produce Staff|March 9, 2015

Scientists at the University of Missouri make a discovery that will allow plant breeders to target insect species when developing crops.

Growers Go In-Depth At Biocontrols 2015 Conference & Tradeshow

By Richard Jones|March 9, 2015

The first-of-its-kind event brought growers, researchers, regulators, and suppliers together for a two-day discussion on the latest biocontrols tools and technologies.