Group Food Safety Audits May Help Prepare You For The Produce Rule By Rosemary Gordon|July 29, 2015 Group food safety audits, slated to be available next spring, may save small- to mid-size growers time and money.Read More
Breakthrough Study Tracks Growing Use of Biostimulants on the Farm By Sarah Healy, Stratus Ag Research|July 27, 2026
Agave Growing Into a New Crop Option for More California Farmers By California Farm Bureau|July 26, 2026
Why 63-Year-Old Orange Juice Regulation Is Getting a Major Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2026
Potato Production And The Environmental Component Of Plant Disease By Phil Nolte|July 29, 2015 Part of being prepared for unusual weather patterns means being on the lookout for problematic pathogens and other pests.
United Farm Workers Turns Up Heat On California Growers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 29, 2015 With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, union organizers are focusing on heat illness regulations.
River Point Farms Sets Standard For Water Application, Conservation Practices Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 Efficient systems help the Oregon farm, one of the largest onion growers in the U.S., achieve high yields while minimizing water inputs.
LGMA Members Get High Marks In Food Safety Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement’s (LGMA) annual report shows the group received the lowest number of citations in its history.
Former BPIA Head Relishes Challenge Of New Consulting Role Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2015 JET Harvest Solutions taps Bill Stoneman for his bounty of biocontrol experience.
Late Blight Identified In Indiana, Michigan Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 A potato field in Michigan and a potato and tomato field in Indiana have documented the disease.
Got Weeds? Perhaps Pigs Can Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 Old-time crop protection method using hogs now being tested by UF/IFAS researchers.
House Passes Bill To Block State GMO Food Labeling Mandates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 27, 2015 The legislation would offer a federal standard for voluntary labeling of foods containing GMOs.
2 Dozen Florida Nurseries Vying For Coveted Cannabis Growing Licenses By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 With only five spots available to produce the low-THC ‘Charlotte’s Web’ strain, tedious review process is in full swing.
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options For Fruit And Nut Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 24, 2015 The USDA announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The […]
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Stacking Up To Be One For The Ages By Lisa Lochridge|July 23, 2015 Association’s 72nd gathering to feature high-profile speakers, up-to-the-minute Issues Forums, and some fun to mix in with the business of the day.
Red Lights Slow Down Growth Of Downy Mildew On Basil Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 University of Florida scientists say the technology may help growers manage the disease and reduce chemical inputs.
Win The War Against Bacterial Wilt Of Cucurbits By Gene McAvoy|July 22, 2015 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable disease.
Regional Integrated Pest Management Grants Reduced Pest Risks In The West Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 The program created tools and training information designed for Western growers.
Sakata Promotes Melon With Long Shelf Life Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 The variety Infinite Gold features good holding ability in the field.
International Report Confirms 2014 As Earth’s Warmest Year On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 21, 2015 Scientific compilation notes climate markers continue to show global warming trend.
Washington Supreme Court Rules Workers Paid Piece-Rate Wages Are Entitled To Rest-Break Pay Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 According to a news story in the Yakima News Herald, the state Supreme Court of Washington unanimously […]
GMO Labeling Battle Moves To House Floor Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 was passed by the Agriculture Committee last week and […]
Western Growers Commends Passage Of Western Water Bill Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 17, 2015 The Western Growers Association President and CEO, Tom Nassif, released a statement commending the passage of the Western […]
