How PGRs are Making Pome Fruit Harvest More Manageable By Thomas Skernivitz|June 30, 2020 Harvesting of tree fruit has never been more flexible, thanks to pre- and near-harvest plant growth regulator applications. Read More
IR-4 Project on a Quest To Grow Specialty Crop Export Opportunities Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 28, 2026
Ways Fruit Growers Can Get the Most Out of New Sprayer Tech By Gary Gao, Ohio State University|September 28, 2026
California Grapes and San Francisco 49ers Team up for New Promotion By California Table Grape Commission|September 27, 2026
What To Know About New Microbial Solution That Helps Crops Thrive With Less Water Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 25, 2026
Can Coffee Grow to be Next Cash Crop in California? Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2020 One farmer is out to prove that the cup is half full when considering cultivation of the caffeine-powered plant.
Wine Grape Growers Brace for Big Hit From COVID-19 Posted by David Eddy|June 29, 2020 Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
Mechanically Harvested Raisin Acreage up to Nearly 30% Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 29, 2020 Find out why usage continues to climb at steady rate.
Coronavirus Illustrates Importance of a Sustainable Food Chain By Frank Giles|June 29, 2020 What I learned from a haircut during a pandemic.
Survey Reveals Top Opportunities and Threats to Florida Ag By Frank Giles|June 25, 2020 Fruit and vegetable growers in the Sunshine State place trade high on their agenda.
Why Your U-Pick Needs a Makeover Now By Gary Gao, Ohio State University|June 24, 2020 Expect new ways to run berry farms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bees Are Still Working – and That’s Good News for All of Us By Dick Rogers|June 23, 2020 Pollinators continue to persist, some despite having a pandemic of their own to deal with.
Mechanization Making Way to a Cherry Orchard Near You By Gregory Lang|June 23, 2020 Tree fruit versions of robotic house vacuums and lawnmowers will soon simplify life for growers.
Pecan Industry Aims to Better its Marketplace Status Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2020 Learn more about a proposal being reviewed by USDA that would establish a research and promotion program.
New Miss Florida Citrus Winner Zooms to Stardom Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2020 Pageant rooted in tradition breaks ground by going virtual. Find out who took the crown and will be representing the industry.
Why Growers on the Front Lines Deserve Support By Lisa Lochridge|June 19, 2020 If anything, this pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of American farmers and the essential work they do every day.
New Growth Coming to Agriculture Thanks to Coronavirus By David Eddy|June 17, 2020 The pandemic has been devastating, but that doesn’t mean nothing good will come from it.
Apple Industry on Absent CFAP Funding: USDA Numbers ‘Fatally Flawed’ Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 16, 2020 Apple prices have declined “drastically” more than 5%, it notes; more like 6.5% to 24.9%!
How Operation Farm Dog Fetches Help for Military Heroes By David Eddy|June 16, 2020 Learn more about a unique program that links returning veterans not only with agriculture, but also a canine pal.
Getting More Bang out of Blackberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 16, 2020 Learn what researchers in Florida are doing to increase yield for the increasingly popular fruit.
Citrus Season in Florida Tumbles Toward Finish Line Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 11, 2020 Latest USDA crop forecast indicates another drop in oranges and grapefruit. Learn how the numbers are shaking out.
Organic Fraud Import Inspections Can’t Dodge COVID-19’s Reach By Matthew J. Grassi|June 10, 2020 A longtime organic industry advocate discusses where we are today with the monitoring of organic imports, and how coronavirus is changing the National Organic Program.
Farm Markets Will Have a New Normal this Summer By Matthew J. Grassi|June 10, 2020 Expect to implement new standards to keep your customers safe from the coronavirus. Experts at The Ohio State University weigh in on what to expect.
CRISPR Growing to be Game Changer for Tree Fruit By Kenong Xu|June 10, 2020 The ‘shock wave’ arrival of prime editors could someday be of big benefit in pome crops.
