There’s Still Time to Make a Profit in Organics [Opinion] By Carol Miller|October 17, 2018 Despite being popular for years, organic produce sales are still increasing rapidly. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Hydroponic Organic Produce: Year One By Lee Allen|October 10, 2018 As U.S. growers recover from the decade-long organic hydroponics battle, the rest of the world moves forward.
Time to Create Some Buzz for Honey Bees By Christina Herrick|October 6, 2018 Honey bees are facing a lot of challenges; not least is consumers’ indifference to their plight.
The What and Why of Organic Produce Prices By GwanSeon Kim|October 3, 2018 New research identifies factors that can impact your organic price premium.
What’s Happening to Honey Bees? By Christina Herrick|September 28, 2018 While there are many suspected causes, it seems like bee decline is less about one factor and more about the interrelation of many different effects.
Ways Florida Growers Are Mapping out Solutions With Technology By Frank Giles|September 19, 2018 Collecting and crunching data can make you more efficient and productive.
How to Play and Win the Ever-Evolving Citrus Nutrition Game By Frank Giles|September 14, 2018 While the bedrock fundamentals hold true, growers and researchers continue to tweak fertilizer programs.
How to Keep Wildlife Contamination of Field Crops to a Minimum By Lee Allen|September 5, 2018 What can vegetable growers do to lower wildlife intrusions into their fields?
It’s Springtime in Specialty Crop Automation By Carol Miller|September 5, 2018 Just like the early computer era, today’s precision agriculture for specialty crops offers surprising and creative solutions to common field issues.
New Technology Clearing a Smart Path to Farm Irrigation By Brad Buck|August 30, 2018 Research aims at encouraging growers to use alternatives to fresh groundwater.
Healthy Soil Can Suppress Plant Pests, to a Point Posted by Carol Miller|August 29, 2018 The catch? There’s no univseral definition of “healthy soil.”
Kelp Wanted: Not All Farming Deep Dives Require a Shovel By Paul Rusnak|August 22, 2018 Want to expand your growing operation’s offerings? You might need to look up, or even down for solutions.
Judge Puts the Squeeze on WOTUS Delay Posted by Christina Herrick|August 20, 2018 Latest decision surrounding the controversial water quality regulation impacts 26 states.
How to Make Fertigation Your New Precision Agriculture Tool By Guy Sela|August 17, 2018 Use technology to give plants what they need, when they need it.
A Beginning Greenhouse Grower? Avoid Beginner Mistakes By Rick Snyder|August 15, 2018 Learn the basics of hydroponics, and you’ll avoid costly errors.
What Florida Growers Should Be Feeding Their Citrus Trees Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2018 Local researchers provide nutrient recommendations for stressed out, greening-riddled groves.
Is Your Greenhouse Operation Ripe for Disruption? By Laura Drotleff|August 10, 2018 With increased costs, razor-thin margins, and increased competition, nobody can afford to do things the way they’ve always been done for the sake of tradition or just plain being obstinate.
Generate More Profits with Organic Berry Production By Gary Gao|August 5, 2018 Consumers are showing a strong demand for organic produce, but don’t quit your day job just yet.
Be Smart When You Modify Agriculture Equipment By Ana Isabel Reho|August 1, 2018 Adapting tools to meet your needs? Here’s what you need to know.
Future of Florida Hops Just Got a Little Brighter By Richard M. Smith|July 30, 2018 Light treatment studies expose potential for significant growth and yield increase of the alternative crop.