2024 On Pace To Be Earth’s Warmest Year on Record By Paul Rusnak|May 17, 2024 According to data gathered by NOAA scientists, January-April 2024 global temperature ranked as the warmest such period on record.Read More
Why It’s Important Certified Crop Advisers Are Heard By Patrick Giannetti, Yara North America|June 22, 2026
Your Help Wanted To Find the Next Class of Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 20, 2026
New CINNEX Insecticide and Fungicide Earns EPA Registration Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 19, 2026
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024 University of New Hampshire Associate Professor Iago Hale recognized for pioneering research, breeding, and commercialization of unique fruit crop.
Another New Record in Sales for Organic Food Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 15, 2024 Organic Trade Association pegs sales of organic foods in 2023 at $63.8 billion. Produce still at top spot in organic sales category.
Scientists Making Sure Vine Mealybugs Are Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places By USDA-ARS|May 15, 2024 Learn what new ways are being examined to foil the love lives of costly vineyard pest.
Here’s To Staying Forever Young — in the Farm Field By Thomas Skernivitz|May 14, 2024 When it comes to farmer demographics via the latest ag census, American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz says age is truly just a number.
Big Bloom Makes for Booming Almond Crop Posted by David Eddy|May 13, 2024 2024 harvest is estimated to be 3 billion pounds, which would be the second largest in history.
New Proposed Rule Turns up Heat on Farmworker Safety Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 13, 2024 U.S. Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues focus on dangers of heat exposure to agricultural workers.
Rethinking Growth in Stone Fruit Crops By Kevin Day|May 12, 2024 The relative growth rate concept — maximizing fruit size, quality, and yield.
By The Numbers: Latest Fruit Production Trends in the U.S. Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 10, 2024 USDA-NASS releases its latest non-citrus fruits production report. Utilized apple production in Oregon and Washington up 25% from 2022.
Greenhouse-Grown Hops? Florida Scientists Brewing up New Potential By Paul Rusnak|May 8, 2024 Researchers are now growing the crop that gives beer its character in greenhouses. The inside move could net same yields as major growers in the PNW.
Why Pome Fruit Growers Need To Prepare For More Unusual Weather By David Eddy|May 7, 2024 Increasing number of extreme weather events means growers must be ready.
New Study Digs Into What It Costs To Grow Blackberries By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|May 7, 2024 Economic research helps growers estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.
Promising Research of Biopesticide Integration in Small Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|May 6, 2024 Strawberry trial using biopesticides bodes well in terms of preventing disease resistance.
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024 Helter-skelter foraging traits of wild bees improve honeybees’ pollination contribution.
Progress on New Farm Bill Promising for Specialty Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 2, 2024 Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance applauds the latest update on 2024 Farm Bill legislation.
Can Growing Citrus Under Protective Screen Save Florida’s Signature Crop? By Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2024 The CUPS system remains an option for growers seeking an inside advantage.
How More Shield Equals More Yield For This Cherry Grower By Thomas Skernivitz|April 30, 2024 Justin Finkler of Riveridge Land Co. in Michigan turns to rain covers and bird netting to safeguard his orchard returns.
California Crush: Wine Grape Haul Too Big To Sell By David Eddy|April 29, 2024 The Golden State sees its largest crush since 2018. And that’s not counting what got left on the vine.
Consider a Synergistic Approach To Disease Control in Peaches By David Eddy|April 27, 2024 Using both biocontrol agents and synthetic fungicides can increase overall effectiveness.
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024 Rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects H-2A program worker self-advocacy, promotes employer accountability, enhances safety.
