DiMare California Announces a New Leader for Its DMB Packing Affiliate Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 14, 2023 Jeff Dolan has been appointed President and will oversee all operations regarding the growing, packing, and shipping of fresh market tomatoes in California.Read More
7 Favorite Ag Tech Tools JV Smith Companies Puts To Use By Carol Miller|September 13, 2023 Known for its willingness to try out developing technology, the Yuma, AZ, grower has a grasp on which ag tech meets agricultural needs.
Parts of Central California on Alert for Oriental Fruit Fly Menace By California Department of Food and Agriculture|September 13, 2023 The Oriental Fruit Fly pest is known to target more than 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities.
DOL Proposes New Rule To Help Protect H-2A Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 12, 2023 The new rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards.
How the National Potato Council Builds Bridges Through Agency Farm Tour By Mike Wenkel|September 12, 2023 Communication between EPA staff and potato growers is essential if we hope to keep our industry thriving in today’s environment.
Scientists Unlocking Fresh Secrets To Longer Shelf Life for Produce Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 7, 2023 Recently published study places researchers closer to ensuring your fruits and vegetables arrive as fresh as possible at the grocery store.
Colorado State University Research Spur Invites All to Enjoy Ag By Carol Miller|September 7, 2023 Located in Denver, the project gives urbanites a way to interact with real agriculture.
Southeast Produce Growers Scan for Damages in the Wake of Hurricane Idalia By Paul Rusnak|September 6, 2023 Early reports indicate most specialty crop interests in Florida and Georgia were spared the worst of major Hurricane Idalia’s wrath.
Quarantine Zone Expands in Southern California for More Exotic Fruit Fly Finds Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 5, 2023 Already on alert, USDA-APHIS inspectors confirm 20 more adult specimens of the Zeugodacus tau fruit fly were recently found in Los Angeles County.
Laser Weed Control in the Farm Field: Why Growers Need To Give It Time By Thomas Skernivitz|September 2, 2023 While hefty price tags stunt their current rate of adoption, robotic weeders could be commonplace within the next decade.
New Inside Track Opening up for Growing Lettuce in Florida By UF/IFAS News|September 1, 2023 Researchers are thinking outside the box to expand lettuce growing outside the traditional areas in Florida.
How a Robotic Cucumber Harvester Can Help Save Labor Costs By Greenhouse Grower|August 31, 2023 Ag tech company Four Growers has expanded the capabilities of its GR-100 robotic harvester to potentially include cucumbers.
Matt McGuire of JV Smith Companies Wins the 2023 National Grower Achievement Award! By Carol Miller|August 30, 2023 Chief Agricultural Officer of Yuma, AZ-based vegetable operation succeeds at taking risks for a secure future.
Top Carrot Varieties Ready for the Picking Posted by Carol Miller|August 30, 2023 Consider adding these fresh selections to your crop mix during the next growing cycle.
AI Gets It Wrong? One Produce Grower’s Cautionary Tale of Using ChatGPT By Paul Rusnak|August 29, 2023 AI is everywhere. But as intelligent tech is, there are some things it still must learn.
U.S. Potato Exports Grow To Reach Record Value and Volume By Potatoes USA|August 28, 2023 Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons.
5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|August 28, 2023 Learn why agriculture has become a target, the attacks it faces, and multiple ways it can stay safe from malicious actors.
Vanilla Ag Venture in Florida on the Verge of New Growth Stage Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 25, 2023 Research trial phase set to kick into high gear with the aim to develop a domestic industry for the valuable spice.
USDA to Award $72.9 Million in Support of Specialty Crop Producers and Projects Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 24, 2023 Funded projects include investing food safety, specialty crop research, developing new and improved seed varieties, and more.
Field Scouting Guide: Morning Glory By Karli Petrovic|August 24, 2023 What you need to know to identify and manage this weed.