What Coffee Production Might Look Like in 2050 Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 26, 2024 Scientists are brewing up new possibilities for growing one of the most popular commodities on the planet amid a changing climate.Read More
Fall Creek Nursery Adding Blackberries and Raspberries to Its Portfolio Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 11, 2026
New Research Project Turning Whole Hops Into Pellets — Here’s Why Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2024 Craft beer brewers in Florida want locally grown hops in pellet form. Learn how University of Florida scientists are working to meet the demand.
4 Novel Food Crops You Might Not Have Thought Of for the Greenhouse By Brian Sparks|May 28, 2024 Mangoes? Melons? Coffee? Wasabi? Yes, they all might be a fit for you — if you do your homework.
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024 University of New Hampshire Associate Professor Iago Hale recognized for pioneering research, breeding, and commercialization of unique fruit crop.
Greenhouse-Grown Hops? Florida Scientists Brewing up New Potential By Paul Rusnak|May 8, 2024 Researchers are now growing the crop that gives beer its character in greenhouses. The inside move could net same yields as major growers in the PNW.
A Better Blackberry? Scientists Find Clues To Grow On Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 26, 2024 University of Florida researchers say blackberries could become even more nutritious in the future.
Is a New Coffee-Growing Ecosystem Brewing on the Horizon? By Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2024 Scientists unveil the process of creating lab-grown coffee and why it’s vital to the crop’s future.
Olives Research Project Helps Growing Interests in the PNW By Oregon State University Extension Service|December 11, 2023 Oregon State University scientists and determined growers are working to make commercial olive production viable in the state.
Need Alternative Crop Ideas For Your Farm? Check Out These 10 Posted by Carol Miller|December 7, 2023 Take a look which crops Extension agents, university researchers, and other industry experts are reporting from their part of the U.S.
Less Common Vegetables You Will Want To Grow By Carol Miller|December 1, 2023 Check out this array of appealing crops, ranging from novelty pumpkins to okra to unique beets and more.
Better Latte Than Never for New Coffee Growing Ventures in California By Thomas Skernivitz|November 7, 2023 Should southern California farmers consider growing coffee plants? There is an increasing movement that thinks so.
Got Hops? Florida Growers Hope To Help Float Local Craft Beer Industry Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2023 Latest hops field day hosted by University of Florida researchers showcases how far production and harvesting of the alternative crop have come.
Study Tracks Unexpected Growth Potential for Bamboo Production in Florida By Florida Bamboo Growers Association|October 6, 2023 New findings reveal bamboo shoots crop could potentially yield 6,000 to 10,000 pounds per acre.
Cheers To Growing Elderberry — American Style By Thomas Skernivitz|September 12, 2023 Farming is enjoyable once again — and profitable — for a century farm in Missouri.
Vanilla Ag Venture in Florida on the Verge of New Growth Stage Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 25, 2023 Research trial phase set to kick into high gear with the aim to develop a domestic industry for the valuable spice.
Growth in Florida Hops Allowing Brewers To Hone Their Craft Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2023 Research on growing hops in Florida continues to draw interest of growers looking to mix up their crop portfolio.
Perking up! New Progress Brews Around Growing Coffee in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2023 Multiple projects involving production possibilities and flavor are aiming to find success.
Are There Ways To Grow Hemp That Will Help Combat Climate Change? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2023 A $4.9 million grant from the USDA backs research on crop production for conservation and carbon sequestration.
Oregon Growers Defying the Odds With Olives By Thomas Skernivitz|May 8, 2023 Riding the 45th parallel north, more than a dozen producers in the PNW are finding commercial success with this tree fruit.
Uncommon Produce Stepping up to the Plate for This South Dakota Grower By Thomas Skernivitz|May 3, 2023 What’s on the menu in Sioux Falls restaurants? Quite often some of Jeremy Nelson’s eye-catching crops from his Tillford Rye Farm.
