Biological products are a vital tool for organic vegetable growers and have shown effectiveness in greenhouses for stopping weeds and bad bugs.
But the industry isn’t stopping there.
Leaders s...
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Carl Grooms has seen a lot since he entered the strawberry growing business in 1974. He’s leaving the Plant City, Florida, growing operation in the hands of his son, Dustin, but has plenty of concer...
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A 10-year effort by a dedicated grower has yielded an onion of a different color from the Walla Walla Valley.
This year, fourth-generation grower Michael J. Locati debuted Walla Walla onions that a...
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Farmers and ranchers are older, on average, than in the past and there are fewer middle-size farms, according to results of a USDA census.
USDA released on April 11 results of the 2017 Census of Ag...
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Sweet corn fields nearing harvest hold much promise – for birds as well as growers.
“We asked our sweet corn growers what is their biggest pest issue. Eighty-four percent said birds,” said Ma...
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The debate over import policy for Mexico-grown fresh tomatoes this week rebooted with some good vibes and offers of negotiation.
Associations representing most of the Mexican tomato industry on Mon...
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