Washington State Reverses Course, Repeals Unfair COVID Rules For Vaccinated Farmworkers Posted by David Eddy|June 3, 2021 Farmworkers living in licensed housing facilities in the state found to be three times safer than workers living in local communities. Read More
Less Common Squash and Pumpkin Varieties for Growers To Pick and Choose By Carol Miller|October 14, 2026
Syngenta Names New Leader for Its North American Crop Protection Operations Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 13, 2026
How AI-Powered Drones Are Taking More Growers Beyond Crop Scouting By Andrew Mabry, ZenaDrone|October 13, 2026
How Organic Production Can Be a Balancing Act for Vegetable Growers By Carol Miller|June 2, 2021 See why growers like Paul Harlow strive to meld the spirit and the letter of the certification rules.
Number of U.S. Ag Workers in 2021 Has Declined 11% Posted by Carol Miller|June 2, 2021 In its first ag labor report of the 2021 growing season, USDA reports agriculture worker spring wages increased about a dollar an hour over 2020.
House-Passed Ag Worker Reform Bill Faces Senate Uncertainty By Mike Wenkel, National Potato Council|June 2, 2021 The bill would address long-standing problems and has bipartisan support. But it needs grower support to counter a strong opposition.
Team Effort Keeps Watermelon Growing Strong in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 2, 2021 Learn how an alert system keeps stakeholders in the loop on all issues involving this valuable cucurbit crop.
What Farmers Need To Know About Conservation Easements By Frank Giles|May 31, 2021 The agreement provides benefits to the landowner and conservation-minded agencies. Learn to get grow your understanding.
5 Steps To Distinguish Abiotic vs. Biotic Problems in Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|May 26, 2021 These guidelines will help you better understand how to protect your crop moving forward.
Pallet Shortage Problem Might Carry on for Rest of 2021 By Greenhouse Grower|May 25, 2021 Many do not yet realize the potential scope of the issue, including the availability of produce and other specialty crops to consumers.
Washington Growers Slam ‘Double Standard’ for Farm Workers Posted by David Eddy|May 24, 2021 Governor is reopening state for all vaccinated employees ― except farm workers. Find out why.
Debunking the ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List Is a Team Effort By Frank Giles|May 24, 2021 Florida Grower Editor Frank Giles says the benefits of eating all kinds of fruits and veggies far outweigh the influence cast by infamous shopper’s guide.
New Utility Vehicles Step It up Down on the Farm Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 21, 2021 Check out a couple handy machines from Deere and Kubota.
How California Vegetable Growers Can Adapt to New Nitrogen Rules By Michael Cahn|May 19, 2021 New water quality regulations will be a challenge for Central Coast vegetable growers.
Why Farmers Must Always Have a Plan B at the Ready By Carol Miller|May 19, 2021 Growing food crops has far too many variables. Have as many contingency strategies to keep your operation in good health.
What the New Normals of Climate Change in the U.S. Look Like Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 19, 2021 After a decade of data collection, NOAA releases updated report on the latest patterns of heat and precipitation.
Breakthrough in Battle Against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus By Greenhouse Grower|May 18, 2021 TomaTech is currently filing a provisional patent that will help accelerate its breeding process of tomatoes that are resistant to deadly virus.
13 Innovative Companies Chosen for Global Harvest Automation Effort Posted by David Eddy|May 18, 2021 Find out the ag tech innovators selected by Western Growers for this groundbreaking project.
They’re Here! Let the Brood X Cicada Invasion Begin Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2021 First reports of the Great Eastern Brood of cicadas are coming in as the insects emerge from the ground after 17 years of waiting.
Got Weeds in Your Greenhouse? What You Need To Do Now By Rick Snyder|May 12, 2021 Protected agriculture helps you keep pests to a minimum. But weeds can undermine your efforts.
3 Sustainable Ideas for Healthier Vegetable Crops By Johnny Eppich|May 12, 2021 Recent research focuses on using fewer chemicals and adopting natural, low-cost alternatives for better plant and fruit quality.
This Year’s Agritourism Learning Retreat Will Be Live Posted by Carol Miller|May 12, 2021 The event is a tip of the hat to the pandemic slowly receding. Organizers will have precautions in place, but the event will have a robust schedule.
