Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.Read More
Joanna Parker of Circana to Keynote CEAg World 2026 Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2026
Federal Health Officials Declare Cyclospora Outbreak Over — Now What? By International Fresh Produce Association|September 15, 2026
Want a Better Tasting Strawberry? Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 7, 2021 See how machine learning is helping researchers and plant breeders see the future of flavor.
Take a Virtual Tour of Wish Farms’ New Headquarters in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 31, 2021 Longtime berry growing operation cuts the ribbon on its unique office complex in Plant City. Get an inside and outside look.
Beware of Bean Leafroller in Your Legume Crops By Gene McAvoy|March 18, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pest.
British Scientists Announce Solution for Carrot Cavity Spot Posted by Johnny Eppich|March 17, 2021 Cavity spot is one of the most damaging diseases for carrot growers across the U.S. A team of U.K. Scientists discovered a possible solution.
Why Strawberries Need To Keep Their Cool Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2021 Study shows breakdowns in the cold chain can have big impacts down the road in overall crop quality.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Released Posted by David Eddy|February 11, 2021 Latest offerings from UC-Davis target Southern California coastal climates.
Brussels Sprouts of a Different Color on the Grow in Florida Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 8, 2021 Whether you see purple or red, these uniquely colored cole crop varieties bring something different to the table.
Stakes on the Rise for Strawberry Profitability Project By AgriLife Today|January 20, 2021 A second specialty crops grant gives researchers in Texas more opportunities to flesh out production potential of the fruiting vegetable.
How Petrocco Farms Follows the High Road By Carol Miller|January 6, 2021 No matter what comes their way, the Petrocco family meets the challenge with its values intact.
Longtime Duda Farm Fresh Leader Ready for Retirement Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 23, 2020 Dan Duda set to leave the family business after four decades of service to the produce industry.
Common Bacterial Blight of Beans Can Strike in a Snap By Gene McAvoy|December 17, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable malady.
Wish Farms ups Its Strawberry Growing Game in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Learn more about the acquisition that is adding specialized acres of production power for the Plant City-based operation.
Can Chilli Thrips Be Defeated by Using Less Pesticide? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2020 New study shows a little crop protection strategy can go a long way to squelch the tiny insect in Florida strawberries.
Field Scouting Guide: Allium Leafminer By Karli Petrovic|December 2, 2020 What you need to identify and manage this pest.
Make Way for First White Strawberry in the U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2020 The uniquely colored berry that smells like pineapple is just one of two new juicy varieties being released to growers.
ICYMI: What’s up, Doc? Hot Dogs Made From Carrots Have Arrived By The Bakersfield Californian|November 25, 2020 Alternative plant-based food product from Bolthouse Farms shows you can teach an old (hot) dog new tricks.
Avoid Getting Tripped up by Asian Bean Thrips By Gene McAvoy|October 15, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Organic Production Likely Improves Deadly Fungus Control in Carrots By Brian Wallheimer|October 7, 2020 A new study digs deep to find that a soil microbiome can enhance carrot resistance to Alternaria dauci. Find out how.
The Fight Is on Against Fungal Foe of Broccoli Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 7, 2020 Find out more about a multimillion-dollar research project that is taking aim at Alternaria leaf blight and head rot.
