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Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

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The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

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Biofertilizers 101: What Fruit Growers Need To Know

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Southeast U.S. Produce Growers Tracking Damage After Big Chill [PHOTOS]

Southeast U.S. Produce Growers Tracking Damage After Big Chill [PHOTOS]

By Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2026
Time is of the essence for farmers impacted by the most recent freeze event. See what's being reported from the fields.Read More

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Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Now

Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2026

Why the U.S. Apple Industry Is at a Crossroads

By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 2, 2026

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026

New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts

By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Blueberry Growers Hit By Freeze Should Do This Now

Blueberry Growers Hit By Freeze Should Do This Now

Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2026

The North American Blueberry Council offers sound advice for producers reeling from the recent Arctic blast.

Assessing Crop Damage After Hurricanes Made Easy by AI

Assessing Crop Damage After Hurricanes Made Easy by AI

Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2025

Learn how growers will be able to use AI to determine where storms damaged their crops and find locations of the worst flooding.

How To Handle Blueberry Crop Damage Assessments After the Storm

How To Handle Blueberry Crop Damage Assessments After the Storm

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 18, 2024

Wind and flood impacts can bring a handful of ailments to plants when hurricanes pass through. 

How Bad Was Flooding for South Florida Farmers? Feedback Wanted

How Bad Was Flooding for South Florida Farmers? Feedback Wanted

By Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2024

Recent excess rainfall event swamps parts of the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers want to hear from growers about impacts.

What’s the Damage? Hurricane Idalia Toll on Florida Ag Upwards of $447 Million

What’s the Damage? Hurricane Idalia Toll on Florida Ag Upwards of $447 Million

Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2023

Initial reports from multiple sources indicate big blow to the nearly 3 million acres of farmland that was in the path of major storm.

Final Report: Hurricane Ian Effects on Florida Ag Add up to $1 Billion

Final Report: Hurricane Ian Effects on Florida Ag Add up to $1 Billion

Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2023

University of Florida economists refine damage estimate findings for monster storm. Find out which crops and commodities took the biggest hits.

Historic Heat Wave Still Has PNW Berry Growers Feeling the Burn

Historic Heat Wave Still Has PNW Berry Growers Feeling the Burn

By Thomas Skernivitz|October 5, 2021

Producers and researchers left to regroup and strategize in the wake of extreme weather event.

Hurricane Ida Toll on Louisiana Ag Adds up to More than Half Billion in Damages

Hurricane Ida Toll on Louisiana Ag Adds up to More than Half Billion in Damages

By Paul Rusnak|September 27, 2021

Estimates across crop segments staggering in wake of major storm’s assault on the Bayou State and beyond.

California Cherries Hammered by Unseasonable Storms

California Cherries Hammered by Unseasonable Storms

By David Eddy|May 22, 2019

Some growers have reportedly given up on harvest after seeing losses of 50% to 70%.

Disaster Relief: Ways Florida Growers Can Find Farm Aid

Disaster Relief: Ways Florida Growers Can Find Farm Aid

By Frank Giles|October 19, 2017

With billions of dollars lost to Irma, financial assistance will be crucial for many.

USDA Issues Disaster Declaration for Hurricane-Stricken Florida Farmers

USDA Issues Disaster Declaration for Hurricane-Stricken Florida Farmers

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 17, 2017

Operators in designated counties eligible for emergency assistance.

Complications Persist as Florida Growers Pick up After Irma

Complications Persist as Florida Growers Pick up After Irma

By Paul Rusnak|October 6, 2017

Ground zero perspective reveals how citrus and vegetable producers are facing different, daunting challenges in wake of destructive storm.

Hurricane Irma Toll on Florida Farming in the Billions

Hurricane Irma Toll on Florida Farming in the Billions

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 5, 2017

Preliminary damage estimates confirm storm’s ferocity.

Apple Tree Insurance Program Being Developed

Apple Tree Insurance Program Being Developed

Posted by Christina Herrick|June 28, 2017

U.S. Apple Association working with AgriLogic Consulting, LLC and USDA Risk Management Agency to offer new risk management option which takes into effect weather damage and fire blight loses.

Pecan Growers Still Assessing Damage From Hurricane Matthew

Pecan Growers Still Assessing Damage From Hurricane Matthew

Posted by Christina Herrick|October 25, 2016

Growers are hoping for federal assistance as cleanup from the storm continues.

How Florida Agriculture Weathered Hurricane Matthew’s Greatest Hits [Slideshow]

How Florida Agriculture Weathered Hurricane Matthew’s Greatest Hits [Slideshow]

By Paul Rusnak|October 13, 2016

Even though the major storm didn’t make landfall in the Sunshine State, Mother Nature made sure to leave her mark.

Flood Assistance Available To Carolina Growers

Flood Assistance Available To Carolina Growers

Posted by Christina Herrick|October 13, 2015

Growers affected by the recent floods in North and South Carolina can utilize programs from USDA to assist […]

Prevent Varmints From Pillaging Your Peach Crop

Prevent Varmints From Pillaging Your Peach Crop

By Bill Shane|November 10, 2014

One of the realities of life is that in any garden or orchard, eventually insects, pathogens, and animals will show up to claim their share — or at least become obnoxious in some way.

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