What’s Behind the Drop in Acres in Potatoes Posted by Carol Miller|August 19, 2020 There are more than 100,000 fewer acres of potatoes planted in the U.S. this year compared to 2018. Trade wars and COVID-19 are likely to blame.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting Is Going Virtual Posted by David Eddy|August 18, 2020 116th annual industry gathering will be held online due to COVID-19 concerns. Learn more about how you can connect.
Communication Key to Getting Farmers Through Coronavirus Crisis By Agricultural Communicators of Florida|August 14, 2020 See how one association helped spread the word on the plight of growers, but emphasized they are still hard at work feeding the public.
More Specialty Crops Make Cut for Coronavirus Aid Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 12, 2020 If what you grow didn’t make USDA’s funding list before, it might now.
How Driscoll’s Is Turning COVID-19 Into an Opportunity By Thomas Skernivitz|August 11, 2020 The berry producer has found ways to proceed and succeed amid the pandemic. You can, too.
Farmworker Pandemic Safety Campaign Launched Posted by David Eddy|August 4, 2020 California foundation encourages farmworkers to keep themselves and their families safe during the pandemic.
3rd Round of USDA Food Box Purchases on the Way Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2020 Balance of the $3 billion authorized by the coronavirus aid program to be spent. Check out the details.
How One Essential Farm Business Steps up in a Pandemic By Frank Giles|July 24, 2020 Plant Food Systems is all systems go serving its grower customers. Get an inside perspective from Paul Fabry.
Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference Education Sessions Go Online Posted by Frank Giles|July 17, 2020 The mid-June event in Bonita Springs was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus. See how stakeholders are pivoting.
FDA to Resume FSMA Inspections Posted by Carol Miller|July 15, 2020 If COVID-19 rates have gone down in your county, you may see on-site inspections return as early as next week.
Why American Agriculture Could be in for Big Changes By David Eddy|July 15, 2020 Feeling food chain impacts from coronavirus, Europeans are proposing a transformation to the continent’s farming that may ripple around the world.
Are Your Crops Now Eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2020 USDA adds lengthy list of specialty commodities and adjusts prices based on industry feedback.
Silver Linings for Tomato Industry in Wake of Coronavirus By Michael Schadler|July 9, 2020 From medical supplies to the food we eat, Americans are paying more attention to where things come from.
Voices Heard: CFAP Money Will Reach Apple Growers After All By Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2020 USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program.
This Crazy Year Demands Joint Solutions for Vegetable Market By Carol Miller|July 8, 2020 Growers may be independent. But they’re also creative. It’s time to pool your talents to find a more secure future for everyone.
Florida Growers Look to Move Beyond Coronavirus By Frank Giles|July 6, 2020 With market demand returning and federal relief flowing, specialty crop producers hope to return to more normalcy.
New Contracts to Help Keep USDA Food Box Full Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2020 Among the second round of COVID-19-related aid, the government agency will purchase $512 million in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Vegetable Growers Rally to Conquer COVID-19-Induced Challenges By Carol Miller|July 1, 2020 Our experts weigh in on how the pandemic affected the industry and what lies ahead.
Market Disruptions Changed Vegetable Production Plans Posted by Carol Miller|July 1, 2020 Due to when we conducted our State of the Vegetable Industry Survey, we gained insight into how growers changed their crop plans for 2020.
Wine Grape Growers Brace for Big Hit From COVID-19 Posted by David Eddy|June 29, 2020 Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
