Why the ‘Ouachita’ Blackberry Is Truly Outstanding Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 31, 2020 University of Arkansas' top-performing variety receives prestigious award. Learn more about what makes the fruit a winner.Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Oregon State Professor Takes Helm of American Society for Enology and Viticulture By Growing Produce Staff|July 30, 2020 Dr. Patty Skinkis heralded for strengthening relationships between industry members and researchers through technical groups.
What It Takes to Build the Ideal Apple Grower By Thomas Skernivitz|July 29, 2020 While we are eager to profile our 2020 Apple Grower of the Year winner, here’s why we won’t be revealing that individual until August.
Understanding (and Destroying) Grape Phylloxera By Thomas Skernivitz|July 28, 2020 Scientists break down the genome of the vineyard pest, aim to slow its momentum.
3rd Round of USDA Food Box Purchases on the Way Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2020 Balance of the $3 billion authorized by the coronavirus aid program to be spent. Check out the details.
Florida Citrus Industry Icon Ben Hill Griffin III Passes Away Posted by Frank Giles|July 27, 2020 Grower and businessman remembered for his leadership and lifetime of service.
The Watch Is on for La Niña! So, What Does It Mean? By Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2020 There’s an elevated chance for the climate phase to take over this fall. Learn more about what to expect.
What Cause Will Lure the Next Generation to Your Farm? By Kevin Freiberg|July 21, 2020 Succession planning is not easy. Show tomorrow’s leaders that what you do is more than just a business.
Ethics: Ways They Apply to Agriculture and Natural Resources By Mary Hartney|July 17, 2020 When it comes to responsible use of crop protection products, Florida growers and the agchem industry have great partners to turn to for help and expertise.
Tally up Time for Florida Citrus Season Scorecard By Paul Rusnak|July 16, 2020 Challenges outside and inside groves always factor into crunching the numbers. Find out just how close forecasters came.
What You Need to Know About the ‘Ponca’ Blackberry Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 16, 2020 Learn all the juicy details about this new variety that is causing a stir among not only fruit enthusiasts, but also those who are not.
FDA to Resume FSMA Inspections Posted by Carol Miller|July 15, 2020 If COVID-19 rates have gone down in your county, you may see on-site inspections return as early as next week.
Why American Agriculture Could be in for Big Changes By David Eddy|July 15, 2020 Feeling food chain impacts from coronavirus, Europeans are proposing a transformation to the continent’s farming that may ripple around the world.
Death of the Native Guava By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Scientific American reports on a study in which myrtle rust is predicted to infect and kill off the […]
UC Pear Expert Rachel Elkins Retires By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Rachel Elkins started in the University of California system 36 years ago with “zero knowledge about pear production,” […]
Pulsed-Drip Irrigation Progress for Raspberries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Water-use efficiency study in PNW results in 7% increase in crop production.
California Prune Board Receives Go-Ahead for Next Five Years By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Organization’s top priorities include nutrition research, trade policy, and industry unification.
How to Give Your Almond Trees the Right Support By Wesley K. Asai|July 13, 2020 A heavy crop underscores the importance of scaffold selection.
Are Your Crops Now Eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2020 USDA adds lengthy list of specialty commodities and adjusts prices based on industry feedback.
Voices Heard: CFAP Money Will Reach Apple Growers After All By Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2020 USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program.
