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Carol Miller

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Talking Ag Water Policy With Robert Sakata

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

What George Washington Could Teach Today’s Farmers About Recordkeeping

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Accolades All Around for Your Apple Grower of the Year

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Results
Here’s To Staying Forever Young — in the Farm Field

Here’s To Staying Forever Young — in the Farm Field

By Thomas Skernivitz|May 14, 2024
When it comes to farmer demographics via the latest ag census, American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz says age is truly just a number.Read More

Latest Stories

Data Crunch: Popular Food Crops Most Exposed to Climate Risk

Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 17, 2026

Hot Take on Cyclospora and the Weakening of Food Safety Surveillance

By Western Growers|July 16, 2026

Talking Ag Water Policy With Robert Sakata

By Carol Miller|July 16, 2026

Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges

By Carol Miller|July 15, 2026
Data Points To Know from the Latest Census of Agriculture

Data Points To Know from the Latest Census of Agriculture

Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2024

Results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture are in. Check out several key stats gathered from the field.

Key Topics American Vegetable Growers Should Watch for in 2024

Key Topics American Vegetable Growers Should Watch for in 2024

By Carol Miller|January 1, 2024

The vegetable industry is evolving rapidly. Here are a few things on our radar.

The Divide Between Big and Small Farms Continues to Grow

The Divide Between Big and Small Farms Continues to Grow

By Frank Giles|June 20, 2019

The latest Census of Agriculture breaks down what many Florida growers already know: Large farms are getting larger and small farms are shrinking.

How to Make Sense of New Ag Census Data About Florida Agriculture

How to Make Sense of New Ag Census Data About Florida Agriculture

By Frank Giles|May 31, 2019

Latest USDA survey reveals ongoing trends locally and across the U.S.

Tracking 20-Year Trends in Vegetable Farm Size

Tracking 20-Year Trends in Vegetable Farm Size

Posted by Carol Miller|April 24, 2019

As part of our ongoing examination of USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, we turn our eyes to acreage. 

Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Lead List of Most Acreage Increases [2017 Census of Agriculture]

Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Lead List of Most Acreage Increases [2017 Census of Agriculture]

Posted by Carol Miller|April 17, 2019

USDA’s long-awaited 2017 Census of Agriculture has finally arrived. Find out which vegetable crops are growing — and shrinking — the most.

New Census of Ag Data Show Just How Much Farm Life is Changing

New Census of Ag Data Show Just How Much Farm Life is Changing

Posted by Christina Herrick|April 16, 2019

Mid-sized operations continue to decline, while small and large farms continue to increase.

Last Call to Complete 2017 Census of Agriculture

Last Call to Complete 2017 Census of Agriculture

Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 5, 2018

Farmers’ feedback needed to help secure future funding for horticulture programs across the country.

Last Chance for New Operations to Sign Up for Ag Census

Last Chance for New Operations to Sign Up for Ag Census

Posted by Carol Miller|June 28, 2017

The Census of Agriculture, which takes place every five years, guides federal, state, and county level decisions on policies affecting growers.

Opinion: Inspiring A New Generation Of Farmers Takes Teamwork

Opinion: Inspiring A New Generation Of Farmers Takes Teamwork

By Frank Giles|May 1, 2014

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles believes that in order to clear a path for more young producers, an “all hands on deck” mentality is mandatory.

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