Growing Produce

Farming Factors Big in California’s Rank as World’s 4th-Largest Economy

Last year, California surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Contributing to that achievement are more ...
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Robots in Training To Make Life Easier on the Farm

Researchers at NC State University are developing robotic systems to automate labor-intensive tasks in vegetable production.
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Grower Insights: How To Adjust When Challenges Arise [Video]

Watch Brian Campbell of Brian Campbell Farms discuss how he had to adjust operations last year and what has him looking ...
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Check Out These 2 New Vidalia Onion Hybrids

Crookham Company is releasing two new onions to the Georgia Vidalia market this year, ‘Augusta’ (4022) and ‘Athens’ (4021).
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What To Know About New Leadership Changes at Sakata Seed America

Eduardo Flores, President and CEO of Sakata Seed America, is reported to be leaving the company. Find out who is stepping up ...
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Progress on Protein-Based Biocontrol Option for Produce Growers

Biotalys and 21st.BIO, a leading Danish precision fermentation technology company, have entered into a strategic partnership ...
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Fall Creek Nursery To Reveal New High-Chill Blueberry Variety

Fall Creek's SEKOYA Nova ‘FC15-173’ features fruit size distribution and postharvest performance that differentiates it from ...
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Compliance Checklist: What Fruit Growers Need To Know About Form I-9

The Form I-9, or Employment Eligibility Verification, is required for every new hire, citizen or non-citizen. Completing it ...
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Scientists Gain Ground In Effort To Prevent Pistachio Hull Split

Pectin, a component of cell walls, makes fruit skin strong in part by keeping cells hitched to each other. In pistachio hulls ...