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Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows

The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties.

Commentary: Women learn ag advocacy from boot camp

When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions?

Higher demand seen for organic California walnuts

While certified organic crops typically earn higher prices than their conventional counterparts, for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher profits.

2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners honored

This year’s class of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners has been honored.

Onion grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager

A former seasonal worker has been promoted to shed manager at G&R Farms, which grows Vidalia sweet onions and other crops.

AEWR rates increased by DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go into effect Dec. 30. The Federal Register notice, which provides state ... more