Benefits Of Apples Noted In National Newspaper Magazine Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 21, 2013 Almost 50 million people learned about the cholesterol-lowering capabilities of New York’s top fruit, apples, from USA Weekend. […]Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Connecting New Mexico Farmers To Fresh Food Market Opportunities Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2013 New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service is facilitating the connection of Middle Rio Grande Valley farmers […]
Market, Regulations Challenge Florida Strawberries By Frank Giles|February 14, 2013 If you were to take a snapshot of Florida’s proud strawberry heritage, one image that might arise would […]
Florida Agriculture Celebrates 500 Years Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2013 “Florida Agriculture: Then and Now,” the traveling exhibit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), […]
Managing Nitrogen In Organic Vegetables By Zachary Hayden|February 11, 2013 Editor’s Note: Hayden is a research assistant at Michigan State University (MSU). Mathieu Ngouajio and Daniel Brainard, who […]
New Research May Lead To Minimizing Soil Damage From Wind Erosion By Growing Produce Staff|February 7, 2013 With help from a wind tunnel and the latest DNA technology, USDA scientists are shedding light on the […]
Bayer CropScience Helping Kids Make Healthy Lunch Decisions Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2013 Bayer CropScience has announced it is teaming up with the United Fresh Produce Association Foundation to support “Let’s […]
5 Consumer Trends Growers Should Know About By Lyneida M. Hustick|January 20, 2013 As a member of the agriculture industry, it’s important to stay on top of the most recent consumer […]
Florida Water Wars Take A Turn By Frank Giles|January 17, 2013 While the battle over water resources is never ending in Florida, a significant milestone has passed in the […]
Pink Lady Highlighting The Family Behind The Fruit By Growing Produce Staff|January 15, 2013 Pink Lady America (PLA) is starting the new year with a program designed to focus on those families […]
Use Your Marketing Edge To Promote Greenhouse Crops By Rick Snyder|January 9, 2013 When you are a producer of a valuable crop, like vegetables or any other specialty crop, you — […]
Opinion: Growers Must Engage The Public To Remain Relevant By Frank Giles|December 30, 2012 During a recent speech, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack made the claim that rural America is becoming […]
Ag In The Classroom Yields Many Lessons By Mary Hartney|December 28, 2012 Facing a county commission is easier for me than addressing a classroom of eager, active kindergartners and first […]
‘Locally Grown’ Notion Has Far Reach By Lisa Lochridge|December 26, 2012 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes. And so, apparently, is the meaning […]
Water Regulations A Point Of Focus In Florida’s Peace River Valley By Growing Produce Staff|December 11, 2012 Moving trucks, water rules, and psyllid control were on Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s (PRVCGA) to-do list […]
Lipman Goes Under Cover With Large-Scale Greenhouse Installation Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2012 Immokalee, FL-based Lipman, North America’s largest open field tomato grower, recently installed five acres of retractable roof Cravo […]
Freedom Farms: Where Growing Produce Meets Pop Culture By Rebecca M. Bartels|December 10, 2012 Pop culture and produce aren’t generally considered two peas in the same pod. But, when a local publication […]
Water Remains A Key Priority In Gulf Citrus Area By Growing Produce Staff|December 8, 2012 During the past year, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA), along with other ag organizations, has been working […]
EPA Settles On Numeric Limits For Florida’s Waterways By Frank Giles|December 3, 2012 The years-long battle over water quality in Florida has entered a new phase after a federal judge denied […]
Focus On Consumers By Jeff Hyde | Kathleen M. Kelley|July 11, 2012 Selling direct to consumers on the farm property can range from roadside stands to pick-your-own to a market […]