Bees Are Still Working – and That’s Good News for All of Us By Dick Rogers|June 23, 2020 Pollinators continue to persist, some despite having a pandemic of their own to deal with.Read More
Why Growers on the Front Lines Deserve Support By Lisa Lochridge|June 19, 2020 If anything, this pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of American farmers and the essential work they do every day.
Everything You Should Know About Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus By Gene McAvoy|June 18, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this plant malady.
The Recovering Foodservice Sector: What to Expect By Carol Miller|June 17, 2020 New report from Rabobank reveals recovery is going better than what you might expect.
Inside the Produce Industry’s First-Ever Virtual Event By Matthew J. Grassi|June 17, 2020 United Fresh Live! is happening this week, here are a few sessions that might be of interest.
Working Remote a Natural Fit for this Organic Grower By Carol Miller|June 17, 2020 See how Duncan Family Farms is using technology to successfully manage its far-flung ranches.
Field Scouting Guide: Squash Vine Borer By Karli Petrovic|June 17, 2020 What you need to identify and manage this insect.
What the Future of Farming Looks Like to the Ag Secretary By Frank Giles|June 15, 2020 Sonny Perdue was in Florida last week. See where he visited to see innovative agriculture at work and succeeding amid the coronavirus crisis.
Florida Farmer of the Year Fresh Picked Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2020 Find out who will be receiving the honor during Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in October.
Organic Fraud Import Inspections Can’t Dodge COVID-19’s Reach By Matthew J. Grassi|June 10, 2020 A longtime organic industry advocate discusses where we are today with the monitoring of organic imports, and how coronavirus is changing the National Organic Program.
Why Ag Labor Reform Has Never Been More Critical By Kam Quarles|June 10, 2020 Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council says we cannot rely on an antiquated H-2A visa system that has been a burden to growers, especially now.
Farm Markets Will Have a New Normal this Summer By Matthew J. Grassi|June 10, 2020 Expect to implement new standards to keep your customers safe from the coronavirus. Experts at The Ohio State University weigh in on what to expect.
Efforts Expand to Contain Deadly Plant Virus Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2020 USDA amends Federal Order for imports of top host crops of tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Find out the new restrictions.
Emerging Ag Enterprises in Florida Set for Growth Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 4, 2020 Learn about a new research and education initiative that’s helping growers and stakeholders flesh out potential in alternative crops.
A Vegetable Farm Reinvents Itself to Weather the Pandemic By Carol Miller|June 3, 2020 Until now, organic grower Stoneboat Farm depended on restaurant sales. Here’s how they’ve redefined themselves in 2020.
How Growers Can Repair Broken Customer Relationships By Carol Miller|June 3, 2020 Some retailers’ response to the pandemic forced growers to dump crops. Here’s advice on how to protect yourself today and in the future.
What It Takes to Win the 2020 Grower Achievement Award Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2020 We’re on the hunt for the most respected vegetable grower in 2020. Let us know who should be on our list of contenders.
Florida Farm Growing Big to Fill Food Box for Families Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2020 Count up how much L&M Farms is contributing in produce as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Biostimulant Sector Holds Steady in a Storm of Coronavirus By Growing Produce Staff|June 1, 2020 Learn how the emerging plant health industry continues to evolve during pandemic times.
Georgia Growers Gearing up for Watermelon Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 28, 2020 Learn how this year’s campaign is developing amid coronavirus challenges.
