Vegetables
The U.S. House of Representatives approved this week bipartisan legislation that requires the withdrawal of the Waters of […]
Using clean water when calibrating a pesticide sprayer and carrying extra nozzles for quick repair of simple problems […]
FFVA’s annual Spring Regulatory Tour allows those who write regulations controlling water, crop protection chemicals, food safety, and more an opportunity to see production practices firsthand.
Following on the heels of the USDA’s announcement of record growth in the organic sector, the USDA’s Agriculture […]
USDA scientists in California recently developed 16 new lettuce breeding lines. These lines, now available to plant breeders, […]
Beekeepers across the U.S. lost more than 40% of their honey bee colonies from April 2014 to April 2015, according to the latest […]
The need for comprehensive labor and immigration reform is as critical as ever, but industry experts don’t predict any legislation will be passed in the near future.
Leading vegetable seed companies are rolling out new selections specifically suited for growing conditions in the Sunshine State.
Agren, Inc., a provider of sustainability technology to agriculture, released a new version of its SoilCalculator application to […]
Lay of the land confirms farm tracts are good investment.
Snowpack in the West has almost all melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by USDA’s […]
Specialty crop, other producers need to certify conservation compliance by June 1.
A new free app, IPMinfo, has been developed by University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension’s Surendra Dara in […]
National report says the jobs reflect a need for a skilled and trained workforce to support a growing population.
A prolonged, price-challenged marketplace takes toll on Wauchula-based Grainger Farms Inc.
Company says $45 billion offer undervalues future prospects.
Purchasing fresh produce at Farmer’s Markets may get easier for low-income families. Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Under […]
Bioagriculture company Vestaron has received expanded EPA registration for its biological insect control products. These bioinsecticides, which are […]
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement launches a series of six in-depth blog posts highlighting food safety.