New Equipment From Sitevi Trade Show Posted by Brian Sparks|February 11, 2014 At the SITEVI international exposition in France, numerous pieces of equipment were on display.Read More
Manage Weeds Using Cover Crops By James DeDecker|February 10, 2014 Cover crops are a valuable cultural tool for organic growers looking to manage weeds.
Learn To Avoid These Six Tomato Disorders By Lauren María Alexander|February 10, 2014 Learn how to identify symptoms of six major physiological disorders and find out how to prevent them, too.
Tips On Cutting Potato Seed Tubers By Phil Nolte|February 10, 2014 Recommendations on cutting potato seed tubers.
Mini Pumpkin Entrepreneurs Expand Globally By David Eddy|February 10, 2014 Brothers started selling pumpkins grown in an over-planted garden and now have their sights set on export markets.
Opinion: Consider Exporting Your Fresh Produce By David Eddy|February 10, 2014 You don’t have to be a big grower to participate in an export program.
Opinion: Part Of Being Sustainable Is To Be Transparent With Consumers By Rosemary Gordon|February 10, 2014 To be sustainable, growers must learn to do more with less, be on top of the latest technology, and teach the public about the importance of agriculture.
President Obama Signs Farm Bill Into Law Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 7, 2014 Bipartisan measure finally reaches the finish line.
Find Out How E. Coli And Salmonella Work In Spinach And Lettuce By Steven T. Koike|February 7, 2014 California field studies on E. coli and Salmonella will lead to better food safety policies.
Pepper Growers Must Be Proactive With Bacterial Spot Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 7, 2014 Preventive practices can help dispense with bacterial spot on peppers long before it rears its ugly head.
Trade Mission Opens Eyes To Possibilities In Panama For Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 6, 2014 Agricultural exports from the Sunshine State to the Latin American country have grown 70% in the last two years.
Black Gold Farms To Encourage Red Potato Consumption Year-Round Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 5, 2014 Marketing campaign from one of American Vegetable Grower’s Top 100 Growers includes promoting the benefits of red potatoes.
New Pallet, Sleeve, And Top Cap System, Available From Orbis Corporation Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 5, 2014 The Opte Bulk assembles and collapses quickly and features a proprietary latch for easy sleeve release and engagement.
Maine Potato Board And The University Of Maine Create Two New Potato Varieties Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 5, 2014 The varieties are for the french fry and potato chip industries.
The 2014 Farm Bill: What Growers Need To Know Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 4, 2014 The measure provides nearly $4 billion in funding for programs that benefit specialty crop production, including fresh produce.
USDA Launches Effort To Assist California Producers Affected By Drought Posted by David Eddy|February 4, 2014 $20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands.
Sonia Tighe Joins GenNext Growers Advisory Council Posted by Christina Herrick|February 4, 2014 Director of FFVA’s Emerging Leader Development Program brings experience with the needs of the next generation of citrus growers.
Potatoes Could Step Up Performance Under Climate Change Pressure Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 3, 2014 Research shows potato production may benefit from short-term drought cycles.
New USDA/OSU Crop Sprayer Reduces Drift And Input Use By Lauren María Alexander|February 3, 2014 A new sprayer promises to reduce the amount of crop protectants needed, limiting off-target contamination and improving cost efficiency.
Preparation Pays In Succession Planning Process By Christina Herrick|February 1, 2014 Experts say the time is right for ensuring the viability of transferring your farm to the next generation.
