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Carol Miller

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How a 25-Acre Vegetable Farm Keeps Its Employees Year-Round

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Ways Insect Growth Regulators Work Best for Tree Fruit Growers

Bret Larreau, Key Technology

Bret Larreau, Key Technology

Why Optical Sorting Success for Fruit Packers Starts Upstream

Chris Malek, Deerpoint Group

Chris Malek, Deerpoint Group

How to Maintain Vegetable Yield Performance Despite Poor Water Quality

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2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Report Snapshots

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Report Snapshots

By Growing Produce Staff|August 19, 2026
There were so many interesting data points revealed in this year's State of the Vegetable Industry survey. Check out the top infographics.Read More

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USDA’s First Outlook of the 2026-2027 Florida Citrus Season

By Paul Rusnak|October 9, 2026

Support on the Grow for Climate-Smart Vegetable Farming

By Bob Johnson|October 9, 2026

Fruitful Scholarship Opportunities from California Table Grape Growers

By California Table Grape Commission|October 9, 2026

Why Development of Nation’s First Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Clone Is a Big Deal

By AgriLife Today|October 8, 2026
Why Managing Complexity Comes Naturally for Vegetable Growers

Why Managing Complexity Comes Naturally for Vegetable Growers

By Carol Miller|August 11, 2026

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says complexity isn’t new to the industry. It’s one of the things that sets vegetable production apart.

Analyzing Labor’s Ripple Effect on the Vegetable Industry

Analyzing Labor’s Ripple Effect on the Vegetable Industry

By Carol Miller|August 5, 2026

The industry’s top challenge influences everything from crop mix to technology investments and customer commitments.

Who Holds the Pricing Power for the Vegetable Market?

Who Holds the Pricing Power for the Vegetable Market?

By Michele Katsaris|July 25, 2026

As growers face increasing pressure on margins, pricing may be one of the most important — and misunderstood — tools for building long-term profitability.

Vegetable Industry Allies Offer Advice for the Next 5 Years

Vegetable Industry Allies Offer Advice for the Next 5 Years

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 22, 2026

When it comes to offering advice for the next five years, the responses from vegetable industry suppliers, consultants, researchers might surprise you.

Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges

Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges

By Carol Miller|July 15, 2026

Every season brings new challenges for commercial vegetable growers. But some years force bigger decisions than others.

Ways Vegetable Growers Are Building Resilience To Extreme Weather Risks

Ways Vegetable Growers Are Building Resilience To Extreme Weather Risks

By Carol Miller|July 8, 2026

Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption. For many growers, it has become a factor in production, investment, and risk management decisions.

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The State of Smart Tech Adoption in Vegetable Production

The State of Smart Tech Adoption in Vegetable Production

By Michele Katsaris|July 3, 2026

Latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey reveals what’s driving growers to invest in smart technology — and what’s holding them back.

The Top Crops Vegetable Growers Believe in Right Now

The Top Crops Vegetable Growers Believe in Right Now

By Carol Miller|July 1, 2026

Fresh survey data shows most growers plan to maintain their current crop mix in 2026, but expansion plans reveal where they still see opportunity.

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Is Closing!

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Is Closing!

Posted by Carol Miller|February 11, 2026

Participating in the annual State of the Vegetable Industry survey helps build one of the clearest pictures of where vegetable production is headed.

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