With the mounting food safety requirements and increasingly stricter standards from retailers, traceability is not an option for growers wanting to stay competitive.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says the state’s farming sector and overall economy are in danger of drowning in red tape.

Fifty firefighters fought a blaze that burned through more than 1,000 apple boxes at a fruit processing plant in Michigan.

Naturipe adds a second facility to its fresh and value-added processing capabilities.

Congress allots $200 million for research funding to be matched by non-federal dollars.

North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, or NAFDMA, is an association devoted to this growing industry. Members include farmers, farmers’ market managers, Extension agents, industry suppliers, government officials, and others in the farm direct marketing industry in North America.

The National Farmers Union sent a letter to the EPA asking for clarification on which bodies of water were to be regulated under the proposed water rules.

NYAA launches a new, consumer-friendly website.

Peaches, nectarines, plums, and pluots packed in June and July tested positive during internal testing at Wawona Packing Company.

After growth in Israel, Phytech’s PlantBeat comes to California.

Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow Announces Disaster Relief for Fruit Growers

Move seen as a way to open up the lucrative Chinese market for exports from the Pacific Northwest.

Michigan State Extension educator says late spring behind delay.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declares dates to celebrate U.S. farmers markets

New website uses social media and QR codes to drive traffic.

Find out what Florida Grower editor Frank Giles learned during his recent visit to Evonik Industries’ Greensboro, NC, facility.

American Fruit Grower’s new monthly advice forum focuses on solving your problems and issues that arise in business and the growing season.

Committee is tasked with developing strategies and implementing marketing efforts for state’s apple industry.

Penn State University researcher delves into the science and motivation to perform this task in warm weather.