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Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Biofertilizers 101: What Fruit Growers Need To Know

Anthony P. Keinath

Anthony P. Keinath

Powdery Mildew: A Crop Protection Problem That Needs Attention

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

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Agriculture Advocates Skewer Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce Report

Agriculture Advocates Skewer Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce Report

Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 28, 2026
Alliance for Food and Farming says Environmental Working Group's 'Dirty Dozen' report discourages consumption of safe produce.Read More

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Latest on USDA Assistance: Payment Rates and More for Specialty Crop Farmers

By USDA|June 4, 2026

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
Pseudo Science? Picking Apart the Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List

Pseudo Science? Picking Apart the Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List

Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2025

Produce industry stakeholders point to the facts opposing Environmental Working Group’s latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ list.

10 Big Specialty Agriculture Headlines That Made You Look In 2024

10 Big Specialty Agriculture Headlines That Made You Look In 2024

By Paul Rusnak|December 23, 2024

We posted and published; you clicked, commented, and shared. Here are some of the most popular articles of 2024. See if they make your top trending list.

Produce Industry Advocates Point to the Facts as Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Drops

Produce Industry Advocates Point to the Facts as Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Drops

Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2024

The Alliance for Food and Farming stands up again to say there is plenty of research to refute controversial listing from Environmental Working Group.

10 Big Headlines That Made Produce Growers React In 2023

10 Big Headlines That Made Produce Growers React In 2023

By Paul Rusnak|December 26, 2023

We published; you clicked, commented, and shared. Here are some of the most popular articles that made an impact. See if they make your top trending list.

The Top 10 Headlines That Stirred the Specialty Crop Sector in 2022

The Top 10 Headlines That Stirred the Specialty Crop Sector in 2022

By Paul Rusnak|December 27, 2022

We posted; you clicked, commented, and shared. Recall the most popular articles that made an impact and see if they make your top trending list.

Wishing Good Riddance to the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List

Wishing Good Riddance to the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List

By David Eddy|June 28, 2022

It’s time for the “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” — which might actually reduce produce consumption — to go away.

10 Headlines That Made the Specialty Crop World Take Notice in 2021

10 Headlines That Made the Specialty Crop World Take Notice in 2021

By Paul Rusnak|December 31, 2021

We posted; you clicked, commented, and shared. Recall the most popular articles that made an impact and see if they make your top trending list.

Debunking the ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List Is a Team Effort

Debunking the ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List Is a Team Effort

By Frank Giles|May 24, 2021

Florida Grower Editor Frank Giles says the benefits of eating all kinds of fruits and veggies far outweigh the influence cast by infamous shopper’s guide.

Eager to Feed Your COVID-19 Diet? Eat Fresh

Eager to Feed Your COVID-19 Diet? Eat Fresh

By David Eddy|April 20, 2020

It’s a great time to buy plentiful fresh fruit, but Americans don’t seem to agree, and at least one so-called ‘environmental’ group isn’t helping.

Digesting the ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List in a World of Coronavirus

Digesting the ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List in a World of Coronavirus

By Paul Rusnak|March 27, 2020

See how COVID-19 is shaping the message of the annual “Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce” report, and what the produce industry is saying about it.

Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Puts Produce Industry on the Defensive

Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Puts Produce Industry on the Defensive

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 10, 2018

U.S. Apple Association calls Environmental Working Group’s reporting ‘inaccurate’ and ‘harmful.’

Strawberries, Spinach Top Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List

Strawberries, Spinach Top Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ List

Posted by Christina Herrick|March 10, 2017

Industry groups dispute annual report, noting any report that has the effect of decreasing Americans’ fruit and vegetable intake is injurious to their health.

It’s Your Duty To Challenge The ‘Dirty Dozen’ List [Opinion]

It’s Your Duty To Challenge The ‘Dirty Dozen’ List [Opinion]

By Rosemary Gordon|April 21, 2016

The Environmental Working Group is at it again, making it critical for growers to keep customers informed about production practices and the safety of produce.

Produce Industry Cries Foul On Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Listing

Produce Industry Cries Foul On Latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ Listing

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 14, 2016

Alliance for Food and Farming says new number one a way to rattle cages of mainstream media.

“Dirty Dozen” List Authors Say Conventionally Grown Produce Are “Best Foods” 

“Dirty Dozen” List Authors Say Conventionally Grown Produce Are “Best Foods” 

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2015

Sound science prevails and consumers are encouraged to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Latest Dirty Dozen List Draws Criticism From Produce Industry Group

Latest Dirty Dozen List Draws Criticism From Produce Industry Group

Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 30, 2014

This year’s list features spinach, cucumbers, potatoes, and more, and has industry members lobbying for increased consumer education.

Industry Groups Blast Latest “Dirty Dozen” List

Industry Groups Blast Latest “Dirty Dozen” List

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 23, 2013

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the Alliance for Food and Farming, and other industry organizations have been quick […]

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