Southeast Produce Growers Scan for Damages in the Wake of Hurricane Idalia By Paul Rusnak|September 6, 2023 Early reports indicate most specialty crop interests in Florida and Georgia were spared the worst of major Hurricane Idalia's wrath.Read More
Get Ready: Here Comes RoboCrop and a Big Lineup of Ag Industry Shows By Thomas Skernivitz|September 5, 2023 The traditional meeting season for specialty crop growers begins this month —a bit earlier than usual. Learn why.
Quarantine Zone Expands in Southern California for More Exotic Fruit Fly Finds Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 5, 2023 Already on alert, USDA-APHIS inspectors confirm 20 more adult specimens of the Zeugodacus tau fruit fly were recently found in Los Angeles County.
Rare Tropical Weather Event Delivers Big Blow To California Table Grapes Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 5, 2023 Industry association estimates 25 million boxes of table grapes have been lost to effects from Hurricane Hilary.
How To Increase Your Yield of Natural Dry-On-Vine Raisins By Matthew Fidelibus|September 4, 2023 Study shows rootstock, trellis, and nitrogen application rates work in your favor.
What You Should Know About the New Grapevine Insurance Program from USDA Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 30, 2023 Program will provide coverage for loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire.
Why Sharing Is Good Business for Tablas Creek Vineyard By David Eddy|August 29, 2023 Environmental award-winning grower believes in regional, not self-serving promotion.
5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 28, 2023 Learn why agriculture has become a target, the attacks it faces, and multiple ways it can stay safe from malicious actors.
Postharvest Water Management: Why This Doesn’t Have To Be So Difficult By Trevor Suslow|August 26, 2023 Postharvest water provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule are now in full enforcement mode. Get in the know.
USDA to Award $72.9 Million in Support of Specialty Crop Producers and Projects Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 24, 2023 Funded projects include investing food safety, specialty crop research, developing new and improved seed varieties, and more.
Superior Solution: New Field Diagnostic Kit for Lebbeck Mealybug In the Works Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 24, 2023 New study says research partners have found a faster, safer, and less expensive way for growers to detect the invasive pest.
Heads up! Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Could Be Big Trouble for Honey Bees Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2023 The predatory yellow-legged hornet has been a pain for bee populations in Europe. The first U.S. sighting of the pest was just confirmed. Find out where.
Projection for Crop Protection: Massive Change Is Coming By David Eddy|August 22, 2023 Chemical pesticides fare most poorly among young consumers — and there are a lot more of them, now, and in the future — than there are producers.
Apple Industry Expects 4.1% Production Jump in 2023-2024 By Thomas Skernivitz|August 21, 2023 However, projected total of 256.3 million bushels would be down 1% over five-year average.
Disaster Designation To Help New York Produce Growers Hit by Late Spring Freeze By New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets|August 21, 2023 31 counties have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by USDA following a frost/freeze event that occurred in late May.
‘Smoke Summit’ Aims To Help Get Clarity on Grape Taint By David Eddy|August 21, 2023 USDA announces a five-year project to research wildfire smoke impacts on wine grapes.
Report Gives Fresh Take on Current State of the Global Blueberry Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 18, 2023 Latest intel from the International Blueberry Organization is now available for download. Check out the trends.
What’s the Next New Apple to Know? Try a Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink Hybrid By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|August 16, 2023 Featuring a pink blush over a yellow background, ‘WA 64’ combines qualities of two popular selections for a firm, sweet, and tart bite.
Good Save: Peach Growers in Ohio Work Hard To Overcome Adversity By Gary Gao|August 15, 2023 Frost protection, durable varieties, and more help save this season’s crop.
Heavy Equipment More Available for Farmers Today Thanks to Technology By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 15, 2023 Modern tech tools are helping growers get better access so they can maximize their operations without incurring high ownership costs.
