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Figuring the Real Value of Organic Production for Your Vegetable Farm

Demand remains strong for organic produce, but production costs, price premiums, and competition determine whether the ...
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Farmers Still Assessing Damages in Wake of Hurricane Isaias

Amid a historically quiet Atlantic hurricane season, Isaias spins up damages for some Florida farmers and ranchers.
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New Survey: High Diesel Costs Forcing California Farmers to Make Tough Cuts

Nearly half of California Farm Bureau survey respondents say they are reducing field work because of diesel costs.
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Grand Prize Winner Picked for This Year’s Blueberry Boost Accelerator

Jam Packd, a functional fruit spread, rises above all others in this year's Blueberry Boost Accelerator competition. Find out ...
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Will New HLB-Resistant Rootstock Change the Game for Florida Citrus?

Recent EPA approval clears way for company to supply more than 300,000 citrus trees using CarriCea T1, an HLB-resistant ...
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Innovate to Grow: Where Capstones Meet the Real World

UC Merced’s Innovate to Grow program connects student teams with industry partners to tackle real operational challenges.
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International Fresh Produce Association Appoints New Board Chair

Lipman Family Farms CEO, Elyse Lipman, appointed Chair of International Fresh Produce Association’s Board of Directors for ...
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6 Essential Tools That Help Polter’s Berry Farm Grow

From custom-built equipment to specialized planting and harvesting machinery, Polter's Berry Farm relies on these tools to ...
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Where to Get Answers for Questions About Protected Crop Production

Adding a high tunnel, greenhouse, or other protected production system can extend a season or open new markets. It can also introduce an entirely new set of questions. How much technology do you ...