Production is forecast 4% above the 2014 crop, in part due to low disease and pest pressure.

The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.

The farm family that runs this Delray Beach-FL based operation develops, produces, packages, and markets its fresh-cut products while continuing to think outside the box.

Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

No one ever wants to make someone sick after consuming fresh produce, but in spite of the protocols in place, recallls happen and you must be prepared.

A researcher from Rutgers University offers pointers to help you control this pest of fruits and vegetables.

USDA offers greater flexibility for beginning, organic and fruit and vegetable growers.

This month’s variety specs feature focuses on the latest cantaloupe and melon varieties. Some of the features highlighted […]

Those in the industry need to to clear up misconceptions about water use in agriculture.

Aperture design provides flexibility over ridges to help prevent overloading of the drive train.

  According to RISE (Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment), a federal judge in North Dakota has blocked […]

Agency cites no significant impact of special spud developed by J.R. Simplot.

Letter from members of Congress asks FDA to expedite assistance and training for small producers.

A portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) following […]

University of Florida officials say plans are to re-allocate a donation intended to improve the public’s understanding of […]

Researchers patent a process to eliminate rootstock with the goal of making grafting more affordable in the U.S.

Even with a revised proposal that sweetened the pot to $46.2 billion, financial expectations still fall flat.

Check out cucumber, pepper and tomato offerings available from DeRuiter, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Rijk Zwaan, and Syngenta. The […]

Price may be up but the heat and humidity are diminishing quality.