Big Data: Biopesticide Use by Specialty Crop in California Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 23, 2024 More than half of growers reporting any pesticide application used biopesticides. See which crops are tops in treated acres.Read More
How This Pecan Grower Became a Soil Health Disciple By Thomas Skernivitz|February 20, 2024 Texas pecan producer Troy Swift quits conventional farming upon discovering the “regenerative ag mentality.”
Concrete Posts Grow In Demand For More Grape Vineyards By David Eddy|February 19, 2024 U.S. company launches production of concrete posts for more long-lasting trellises in orchards and vineyards.
Competitiveness on the Mind of California Table Grape Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 17, 2024 California Table Grape Commission provides USDA with input on ways to enhance competitiveness through formal comments and recent testimony.
Sweet and Strong: What To Know About the New ‘Lumina’ Strawberry By USDA-ARS|February 16, 2024 Unique variety release from USDA-ARS strawberry breeding program shows promise against anthracnose.
Quarantines Now in Effect After Citrus Canker Spotted in Texas By USDA-APHIS|February 15, 2024 Positive identifications of serious citrus fruit malady prompts action from USDA APHIS and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Data Points To Know from the Latest Census of Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2024 Results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture are in. Check out several key stats gathered from the field.
Say Hello To This New Late-Season Blackberry By University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service|February 13, 2024 Learn more about ‘Sweet-Ark Immaculate’, the latest thornless blackberry release from University of Arkansas fruit breeding program.
How I’d Spend $1 Billion To Help Grow Better Peaches By Gary Gao|February 12, 2024 More reliable cultivars, better rootstocks, and better protection techniques are still needed for successful peach production.
Biostimulant Market Could Be Worth $5.6 Billion by 2033 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 10, 2024 Biostimulant industry continues to benefit from advances in biotechnology, leading to the development of new, innovative products.
USDA Set To Give Plant Protection Efforts a Big Boost By USDA-APHIS|February 9, 2024 Government agency is investing more than $70 million in 374 projects through the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program.
New Intel: California Farmers Treat Most Acres Since 2020 By Bob West|February 8, 2024 After three consecutive years of declining treated farm acreage in California, the initial report of final 2023 application data shows a different story.
Ways Blueberry Growers Can Best Maximize Pollination in Their Fields By Lisa DeVetter|February 6, 2024 Take heed of these buzzworthy insights about hive placement and spacing gathered by researchers.
Help Us Find the Next Apple Grower of the Year By David Eddy|February 5, 2024 Nominate someone who has made a positive impact on the apple industry. Let us hear your voice.
Why You Need To Plan New Almond Plantings Carefully By Franz Niederholzer|February 5, 2024 Here are some observations and resources that may help you make variety and rootstock selection decisions when planting a new almond orchard.
Is a New Coffee-Growing Ecosystem Brewing on the Horizon? By Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2024 Scientists unveil the process of creating lab-grown coffee and why it’s vital to the crop’s future.
Financial Help on the Way to Growers Hit by Idalia Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2024 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture announces approval of first loan for farmers that were impacted by the major hurricane.
What the Latest California Avocado Crop Is Looking Like By California Avocado Commission|February 1, 2024 California Avocado Commission shares official 2023-2024 forecast and new plans for marketing.
What Nut Growers Should Know About the Carpophilus Beetle By David Eddy|January 30, 2024 Yet another invasive insect to wreak havoc on crops? Learn more about the latest of invasions that threatens California tree nuts.
By The Numbers: Significant 2023-2024 U.S. Apple Production Stats By Thomas Skernivitz|January 30, 2024 Led by Washington state, nation’s November storage numbers the highest since 2014; ‘Honeycrisp’ finishes No. 1, ahead of ‘Gala’.