New Vegetable Irrigation Methods for a New World By Carol Miller|August 25, 2021 As water scarcity increases, scientists around the globe are looking at growers’ options. Here are three studies with some interesting results. 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
Ag Technology Power Move: Semios To Acquire Agworld By Global Ag Tech Initiative|August 25, 2021 The combined company will service growers, agronomists, and ag retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa.
Why Von Bergen’s Country Market Grows With Different Colored Plastic Mulch By Johnny Eppich|August 18, 2021 There is a science behind why the family farm has seen an increase in yields for its tomatoes and peppers.
Feeling the Buzz: Like Many People, Honey Bees Like a Shot of Caffeine Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 17, 2021 It’s no wonder, as they improve their memory, boosting their learning ability.
Florida Ag Commissioner Announces New Clean Water Initiative By Frank Giles|August 16, 2021 Learn more about a program that increases on-farm inspections and collects grower nutrient applications records.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Managed Bumblebees for Blueberry Pollination By Lisa DeVetter | Dr. Maxime Eeraerts|August 3, 2021 Learn more about what might have some growers buzzing for joy and what could be for others just a sting a tail.
Ag Technology Moving Quick To Merge the Field With Machines By Frank Giles|August 2, 2021 Growers discuss why and how mechanization and more will continue to change the landscape of farming.
What Are the Top Greenhouse Vegetable Growing Operations in the U.S.? By Greenhouse Grower|July 27, 2021 This controlled-environment segment is growing rapidly. Check out a ranking of some of the industry’s biggest players.
Pome Fruit Storage Disorders: The PGR Effect By Thomas Skernivitz|July 27, 2021 Despite their benefits, plant growth regulators should be used cautiously to enhance postharvest storability.
Cover Your Bases for Optimal Almond Pollination By Thomas Skernivitz|July 27, 2021 There’s no better place for a honey bee to be these days than an almond orchard designed by Project Apis m. to promote pollination.
Growing Vegetable Crops Under Cover Bolsters Field Growing By Carol Miller|July 21, 2021 Most farmers producing veggies in a protected environment use hoop houses. Red Fire Farm also grows in greenhouses and low tunnels.
Get Your Farm Into the Flow With These New Irrigation Products By Thomas Skernivitz|July 20, 2021 Equipment arriving through the pipeline aims to address irrigation problems for growers as early and efficiently as possible.
Support Growing for Scientific, Risk-Based Regulation of Pesticides By Mary Hartney|July 16, 2021 Find out how recent Virtual Hill meetings helped stir the pot on FIFRA, PIRA, and Mexico.
Imaging Spectroscopy Predicts Water Stress in Wild Blueberry Fields Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 University of Maine researchers cite increased need for predictive tools because of warming, drought, freezing, and pathogens.
Almond Nectar Can Reduce Viruses and Gut Parasites in Honey Bees Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 Amygdalin component, also found in cherries, nectarines, and apples, acts as an antibiotic.
Tips For Mixing Your Own Fertilizers for Greenhouse Production By Rick Snyder|July 14, 2021 It’s not as easy as it seems. Greenhouse vegetables specialist Rick Snyder offers advice on how to succeed.
Florida Coast Equipment Gears up for Major Expansion Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2021 New growth for Florida’s largest Kubota dealer creates jobs, strengthens service for local farmers.
The Buzz on Beehive Quality for Better Berries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 The more inviting to bee colonies, the better chance berry fields have at proper pollination.
Irrigation Tips for Produce Growers: Dealing With the Dry Season By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.
What Drove Production Increases for Vegetable Growers in the Last Year? By Carol Miller|July 7, 2021 The number of producers reporting a more than 10% increase hit an all-time high. Here’s how it played out for two of them.
