Counting up the Cost of COVID-19 and Rising Expenses on the Farm By Frank Giles|September 27, 2021 Sky-high fuel and fertilizer costs aside, there are so many more facets of agriculture that are being impacted by the pandemic. Read More
What To Know About the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 30, 2026
Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost By Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America|June 29, 2026
Journey into Citrus Microbiome Could Yield Big Plant Health Potential Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2021 New research project aims to identify the beneficial traits of microbes within plants that have the capacity to impact citrus pathogens.
Produce Growers Offer Fresh Perspectives on the Use of Biologicals By Carol Miller | David Eddy | Frank Giles|September 24, 2021 Fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S. share how biocontrol products fit in their operations.
Tree Fruit Pest Authority Professor Larry Gut Passes Away at 67 Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 23, 2021 A global leader in using moth sex pheromones for mating disruption, Gut developed IPM programs that reduced dependence on pesticides.
Ways to Sharpen Your Sweet Cherry Production Systems With Precision By Gregory Lang|September 21, 2021 The precise development and simplification of fruiting units results in the most efficient canopy structure for harvest.
We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast: Talking Citrus Under Protective Screen By Frank Giles|September 20, 2021 Tune into the latest episode of the We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast series to hear what grower Steven Callaham has to say about CUPS.
PMA Fresh Summit 2021 Scratched Due to Hurricane Ida Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 17, 2021 Continued storm recovery in and around New Orleans forces organizers of major produce industry event to adjust and look ahead.
Efforts Growing To Build a New Message Around Biologicals for Ag By Richard Jones|September 17, 2021 The sector has seen impressive growth and adoption rates in recent years. It’s time for a new approach to keep that trend going.
$30 Million Boost Coming for Organic Food and Farming Interests Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2021 Find out more about a big investment from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Raises Stakes for Its Premium Blueberry Line Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 15, 2021 Holger Brandt announced as the new leader of its Sekoya platform.
How to Dodge Delayed Spring Growth in Grapes By Matthew Fidelibus|September 14, 2021 Management practices in late summer and fall can help prevent DSG and winter cold damage.
Has a Key Been Found To Help Restore HLB-Positive Citrus Trees? Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 14, 2021 Find out where you can learn more about gibberellic acid treatments and what they can do now to relieve stress for plantings racked by disease.
International Blueberry Group Publishes State of the Industry Report Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 13, 2021 At 167 pages (at no charge), there is plenty to offer from International Blueberry Organization.
What You Need To Know About Biological Crop Protection and Plant Health Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 13, 2021 Learn about an exclusive, free digital report that answers a bounty of biocontrol questions for all crop segments.
Best in a Decade? Northwest Pear Growers Eye 16 Million Carton Crop Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 10, 2021 Reports indicate excellent fruit attributes, making for “remarkable” eating quality.
USDA Serving up $700 Million To Help Farm and Food Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 8, 2021 Learn more about what the new Farm and Food Workers Relief program has to offer.
Never This Far West: Spotted Lanternfly Found Alive in Indiana Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 7, 2021 Invasive pest discovered near Ohio River in the Hoosier State as well as in Cleveland, OH.
Why Fruit Research and YouTube Go So Well Together By Thomas Skernivitz|September 7, 2021 There are lots of ways to educate these days. Jon Clements was an early adaptor of using video to spread the word. More should join in.
Pointers To Keep Birds at Bay and Away From Your Berry Crops By Thomas Skernivitz|September 7, 2021 Growers have several ways to stop feathered foes from damaging berry plants, some more costly than others.
Survey: Fruit and Nut Growers Are Using a Wide Range of Biocontrols Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 3, 2021 State of the Industry poll shows significant percentages of producers exhibit similar use patterns when it comes to different products and strategies.
