How Mineral Nutrition Can Impact Radishes Grown Indoors By Christopher J. Currey, Iowa State University | Peter Konjoian|September 22, 2023 Research at Iowa State University reveals the best nutrition levels for controlled-environment radish production.Read More
Vegetable Industry Allies Offer Advice for the Next 5 Years Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 22, 2026
4 Fruit Varieties You Might Want To Add to Your Crop Portfolio By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
Video: Why Chasing High Prices Can Backfire on Vegetable Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
FDA Continues Focus on Lettuce in Cyclospora Outbreak Probe Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 20, 2026
The New Frontier of Soil Health — Where Do Growers Start Exploring? By Carol Miller|September 22, 2023 When it comes to knowing all aspects of soil health and its affect on crops, producers are really only scratching the surface.
Can AI Help Address Specialty Crop Growers’ Critical Needs? By Lisa K. Johnson | Jeffrey Orrey, GeoVisual Analytics|September 20, 2023 Check out one example of how artificial intelligence can assess crops left in the field.
Controlled Environment Ag Research Set for New Growth in Florida Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 19, 2023 AmplifiedAg Inc. and USDA’s Horticultural Research Lab in Fort Pierce, FL, collaborating to raise bar on indoor vegetable production.
Use Irrigation To Help Protect Cool Vegetable Crops in Heat Waves By Michael Cahn|September 19, 2023 Here are some irrigation strategies to avoid heat damage in leafy greens, brassicas, and other cool vegetables.
Ag Case Studies Break New Ground on Benefits of Soil Biology Insights Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 18, 2023 For a fifth-generation almond and walnut farmer from California, seeing is believing when digging deeper into the soil biology in his orchards.
Know the Dirt on Supreme Soils — Here Are Some Tips To Grow On By Thomas Skernivitz|September 15, 2023 Cherry grower Mike Omeg offers pointers on what it takes to maintain optimal soil health in tree fruit orchards.
7 Favorite Ag Tech Tools JV Smith Companies Puts To Use By Carol Miller|September 13, 2023 Known for its willingness to try out developing technology, the Yuma, AZ, grower has a grasp on which ag tech meets agricultural needs.
Unique Pairing in the Works: Viticulture and Protected Ag By NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences|September 8, 2023 A doctoral candidate wants to develop an indoor grapevine transplant that can be planted and cropped in the same year in a commercial vineyard.
Scientists Unlocking Fresh Secrets To Longer Shelf Life for Produce Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 7, 2023 Recently published study places researchers closer to ensuring your fruits and vegetables arrive as fresh as possible at the grocery store.
Get Ready: Here Comes RoboCrop and a Big Lineup of Ag Industry Shows By Thomas Skernivitz|September 5, 2023 The traditional meeting season for specialty crop growers begins this month —a bit earlier than usual. Learn why.
New Inside Track Opening up for Growing Lettuce in Florida By UF/IFAS News|September 1, 2023 Researchers are thinking outside the box to expand lettuce growing outside the traditional areas in Florida.
How a Robotic Cucumber Harvester Can Help Save Labor Costs By Greenhouse Grower|August 31, 2023 Ag tech company Four Growers has expanded the capabilities of its GR-100 robotic harvester to potentially include cucumbers.
Why Sharing Is Good Business for Tablas Creek Vineyard By David Eddy|August 29, 2023 Environmental award-winning grower believes in regional, not self-serving promotion.
Postharvest Water Management: Why This Doesn’t Have To Be So Difficult By Trevor Suslow|August 26, 2023 Postharvest water provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule are now in full enforcement mode. Get in the know.
Better Science Is On the Way To Help Forecast the Weather By Carol Miller|August 23, 2023 Imagine if long-term weather forecasting improves to where you’ll know weather conditions up to a year in advance. The reality is closer than you think.
Protect Your Potato Crops During Heat Waves By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 16, 2023 Irrigate to supply needed water and keep plants cool when it’s hot.
Heavy Equipment More Available for Farmers Today Thanks to Technology By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 15, 2023 Modern tech tools are helping growers get better access so they can maximize their operations without incurring high ownership costs.
4 Steps To Achieve Perfect Spray Coverage for Your Fruit and Nut Crops By Franz Niederholzer|August 14, 2023 Speed kills, but not when it comes to airblast spraying. Here’s how to ensure your sprayer gets the job done without pesticide, fuel waste.
California Lettuce and Broccoli Growers Get Help To See Production Costs Add up By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources|August 10, 2023 New cost studies model a management scenario for a 1,500-acre coastal vegetable operation.
