Fertilizer Done Right: Feed the Need of Your Blueberry Crops By Thomas Skernivitz|October 26, 2021 Proper fertility management revolves around maintaining ideal soil pH as well as rates and timing of nutrients.Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Letting a Healthy Peach Crop Out of the Bag – Literally Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2021 To help keep pests and diseases at bay, organic growers can place bags around individual fruit, researchers say.
Where To Find Funding for Your Organic Farm By Johnny Eppich|October 19, 2021 Looking for a financial boost to your operation? Here are five programs to check out.
Growing Organic Produce Profitably Requires a New Tack By David Eddy|October 17, 2021 You need to change your approach if you’re going to reap the large, potential gains.
Organic Fresh Produce Sales up 3% in Third Quarter By Growing Produce Staff|October 14, 2021 Led by berries, apples, and packaged salads, organic sales continue to outpace conventional produce growth.
How the Organic Farm Industry Is Helping Growers Deal with Climate Change By David Eddy|October 9, 2021 Suppliers say finding real-world solutions in the field are crucial to future production.
How Big Business on a Small Farm Is Done By Carol Miller|October 6, 2021 Park Ridge Organics’ Robyn Calvey supports herself and three full-time staff on less than 10 acres. Here’s how she does it.
Why Vegetable Growers are Choosing To Go Organic [Infographics] By Carol Miller|October 6, 2021 Only half of organic operations are driven by sustainability or a strong belief in the practice.
Organic Beekeeping: A Sweet Alternative for Produce Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|October 2, 2021 Certification may be impractical, but this buzzworthy endeavor looks to be viable.
$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.
A Big Dill! Duncan Family Farms Launches New Organic Herb Line Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 13, 2021 Longtime leafy greens grower spices up its product offerings for consumers. See what the operation is bringing to the table.
Are More Organic Labels Needed? By Carol Miller|June 16, 2021 New certification programs arose to fill the gaps left by national organic standards.
A Wake-Up Call for Growers on Biostimulants and Biofertilizers By Trevor Suslow|June 11, 2021 Awareness is key to heading off pathogen contamination and identifying practical and effective preventive controls.
What Are the Top 5 States in the U.S. for Organic Vegetable Production? By Carol Miller|June 9, 2021 Here are the strongest states in organic vegetables, assessed three different ways.
How Organic Production Can Be a Balancing Act for Vegetable Growers By Carol Miller|June 2, 2021 See why growers like Paul Harlow strive to meld the spirit and the letter of the certification rules.
Organic Weed Control Strategies for Apple Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|June 1, 2021 Learn why tandem treatments involving herbicides fare best against weeds in organically grown orchards.
Use Organic Fertilizers for the Right Reasons By David Eddy|March 9, 2021 Organic fertilizers are highly effective in feeding your crops, just don’t expect to build the soil microbiome over time as you would with compost.
Why It’s Time To Fall in Love with Potatoes By Carol Miller|March 3, 2021 Grower Daniel Chin says after years of getting a bad rap, potatoes’ better qualities are finally getting their due.
Finding Natural Solutions To Fight Walnut Pests By Kathie Taylor|February 9, 2021 Learn how regenerative farming helps protect crops while providing additional benefits.
The Organic Solution To Fight Fire Blight? By Thomas Skernivitz|February 2, 2021 Antibiotics or no antibiotics, apple and pear growers have a treatment they can trust in the suppression of deadly disease.