Local researcher earns financial backing to vet viability of another alternative crop for growers in the Sunshine State.

Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz provides a unique perspective of the well-known produce industry event held in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ag technology is growing by leaps and bounds. There’s something quite satisfying about watching these mechanized marvels at work in the field.

Overcoming harsh growing conditions, Nebraska researchers produce premium fruit.

Producers just have to take a different approach than with chemical inputs — which are also getting pretty expensive.

In uncertain times, the basics come first. Follow these tips to save time and money in the long run.

Florida lawmakers introduce the Block Grant Assistance Act, a key piece of legislation that would ensure USDA can provide needed relief.

Learn ways ‘soft fungicides’ provide reliable options to treat diseases such as mummy berry and botrytis.

The 6th annual industry event was another great success with more than 165 engaged attendees eager to learn what the future has in store for farming.

Smaller growers are in danger of being left behind as farming continues to move away from a simplistic chemical approach.

The selection that resembles ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ boasts less vigorous growth habit than previous cold-hardy varieties.

Industry suppliers should save the bells and whistles and really listen to what growers want.

Where ‘Honeycrisp’ is involved, the best applications are those made between 10 and 30 days after full bloom.

International Fruit Tree Association tour-goers favor the cement posts used in the country for orchard and vineyard infrastructure.

Got freeze-damaged trees? A University of Florida researcher explains what to do and not to do when it comes to pruning, irrigation, and fertilization.

Despite epic flooding from relentless atmospheric river events, the outlook remains positive for the industry.

USDA grant feeds new project that will develop a computer model to count damaged or dead crops.

Purdue University Professor Bryan Young gives his take on exploring sustainable, conventional, and organic weed management options for all types of growers.

The work by three scientists on citrus greening promises to change how we manage all bacterial and viral diseases.