Drought’s Double-Edge Sword: Can It Put a Damper on Plant Disease? By Steven T. Koike, TriCal Diagnostics|November 24, 2021 Lack of water poses a threat to growers' crops – and pathogens. Find out why.Read More
Vegetable Industry Allies Offer Advice for the Next 5 Years Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 22, 2026
4 Fruit Varieties You Might Want To Add to Your Crop Portfolio By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
Video: Why Chasing High Prices Can Backfire on Vegetable Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
FDA Continues Focus on Lettuce in Cyclospora Outbreak Probe Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 20, 2026
How the Practice of Keeping Pesticide Sprays in Place Just Got Easier By Thomas Skernivitz|November 15, 2021 Inversion unveiled as attaching a 30-foot mast to a weather station helps define ideal spray time.
By the Numbers: How the 2021 Wet Season in South Florida Stacks up Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 12, 2021 Despite another Atlantic hurricane season that exhausted its list of names, rainfall amounts across the Sunshine State stay the course.
Timely Rainfall Brings a Ray of Sunshine for Virginia Apple Growers By Virginia Farm Bureau Federation|October 20, 2021 Local growers are reporting their harvests are among the best they’ve seen in recent years.
Climate Conditions Go In for a Double Dip: Here Comes La Niña – Again!? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 19, 2021 The tell-tale atmospheric phenomenon is setting up shop for the second winter in a row. Here’s what it might mean for weather across the U.S.
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.
Going Dry: Can California Groundwater Supply Fully Recover from Drought? By UC Riverside News|October 4, 2021 Learn more about a new study that digs down deep into the true impact of arid climate conditions on irrigation reserve.
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.
‘Season of Shivers’ Coming? The Cold Hard Truth from Old Farmer’s Almanac Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 1, 2021 One Winter 2021-2022 extended forecast warns of what could be one of the longest and coldest campaigns in years.
Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run.
On Fire! Earth Just Sizzled Way to Its Hottest Month on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2021 New global high temperature distinction is 142 years in the making. See just how hot it got.
Increase in Extreme Weather Events Putting Growers to the Test By Carol Miller|August 18, 2021 All regions around the country are struggling with drought and floods. Our vegetable industry survey shows how producers have been impacted.
Potent Storm Season Rains Helping Pad Aquifer Levels in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 18, 2021 Report says plenty of precipitation to go around the Sunshine State as the tropics begin to heat up.
Latest Updates on the California Water Crisis Posted by Carol Miller|August 4, 2021 As the drought deepens, growers share their stories with national and local press.
What’s up With the Abnormal Start to Almond Growing Season? By Wesley K. Asai|July 20, 2021 Growers have dealt with atypical symptoms throughout 2021 because of various weather-related events.
Irrigation Tips for Produce Growers: Dealing With the Dry Season By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.
Clear the Smoke: Groups Call for Wildfire Risk Sharing Between Grape Growers, Wineries Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2021 Bottom line for stakeholders: “No party to a contract should be forced to bear a disproportionate share of the risks when wildfires occur.”
Are We in for Another Wild Atlantic Hurricane Season? (Update) By Paul Rusnak|July 8, 2021 The extended range forecast for the tropics in 2021 has just gotten a little more clear. Find out what scientists are seeing.
Oregon Farmworker Advocates Ask for Extreme Heat Rules After Laborer Dies Posted by David Eddy|July 2, 2021 Rare coastal heatwave also hammers berry crops; early estimates of blueberry crop loss run 30% to 40%.
Heatwave Roasts Pacific Northwest Berry Growers By Johnny Eppich|June 29, 2021 The heat has been so intense that it melted streetcar wires in the cities, and it seems to be damaging crops like raspberries as well.
