Growing Produce
How the IR-4 Project Can Help Your Greenhouse Grow
The IR-4 Project works with Extension specialists and industry representatives to bring pest control resources to specialty crop growers.
A First Look at the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Here’s a look at what the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season might look like based on data collected by climatologists.
Why Every Farm Can Benefit from a Succession Facilitator
Early, guided discussions help farm families align expectations, reduce conflict, and build a roadmap for succession and transition.
The Scoop on New Leadership Changes at Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America President and CEO Eduardo Flores is leaving the company, with Dave Armstrong stepping in to fill the absence.
What Growers Need to Know About Form I-9
Here’s a look at practical Form I-9 rules to stay audit-ready and protect your business and workers from ICE raids.
H-2A Processing Is Set to Resume Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that some H-2A processing will resume to alleviate labor troubles during the government shutdown.
What Growers Should Know About the New Streamlined H-2A Program
Homeland Security has announced a final rule that streamlines the H-2A filing process for some temporary agricultural worker petitions.
USDA to Discontinue Its Farm Labor Survey
In a Federal Register notice, USDA outlines its decisions for ending the Farm Labor Survey and how it relates to modern agriculture.
What Specialty Crop Advocates Are Saying About the Latest ICE Raids
Highly publicized raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sparked reactions from many agriculture industry associations.
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as New U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Having held multiple positions in the first Trump administration, Brooke Rollins succeeds Tom Vilsack as the next Secretary of Agriculture.
Announcing the Biostimulant Innovator of the Year Award
Valent BioSciences, in partnership with Meister Media Worldwide, has announced the inaugural Biostimulant Innovator of the Year Award.
Trade Wars, Tariffs, and Other Trends Defining the U.S. Ag Economy in 2025
From CoBank’s year-end report looking ahead to 2025, here’s what’s likely to impact the agriculture economy in the new year.
Global Agrochemicals Market on Track for Big Growth
MarketsAndMarkets reports that the agrochemicals market is set to reach valuation of $282.2 billion by 2028.
$2 Billion Investment to Support Growth and Sustainability of Specialty Crops
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs to assist specialty crop growers dealing with natural disasters.
How Crowdfunding Can Help Growers in Need of Hurricane Relief
Here’s how growers in need of disaster aid and resources are turning to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe for help.
Florida Nursery Growers Take on Big Blow From Hurricane Milton
Here’s a visual look at how growing operations in Florida were hit by Hurricane Milton but are moving forward after the storm.
How Florida Growers Are Preparing for Hurricane Milton Recovery
From Growing Produce, here’s a look at how Florida farmers, growers, and ranchers are preparing for the upcoming effects of Hurricane Milton.
The Farmers’ Almanac’s 2024-2025 Winter Weather Predictions Are Here
The 2024-2025 winter weather forecast from the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Wet Winter Whirlwind” of rapid snow and rainstorms.
Enforcement of the 2024 Farmworker Protection Rule Paused for Now
A district court in Georgia has temporarily prohibited the Department of Labor from enforcing the rule in certain states.