Attendees toured five innovative Central Valley farms in February. Read on for take-home ideas you can apply to your own orchard this season.

A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.

Researchers are looking at selective breeding as a fix for a major production issue in strawberry crops. Learn about the research project.

New data shows yield gains for select vegetable crops grown in solar installations. Learn more about this cutting-edge production system.

Pest pressure isn’t going away — it’s evolving. See what growers are dealing with now and how they’re adapting.

Water management — not the substrate itself — is often the root cause of plant performance issues. This article breaks down how irrigation, fertilizer and substrate choices interact, and what growers can do to avoid costly mistakes.

Discover Monrovia’s lavender production secrets. From superior genetics to pruning and spacing, learn how it grows robust, garden-ready plants.

USDA announced $100.9 million in grant funding for specialty crop projects through two programs. The funding supports research, marketing and collaboration, with applications due in June and October 2026.

The UC IPM program has updated its bacterial canker resource with the latest research-based guidance for identification, prevention and management.

California Walnuts is launching a summer campaign to encourage more walnut sales by promoting walnuts as a fresh produce item rather than only a baking ingredient. The effort includes digital media, streaming TV, events and retail merchandising in produce departments.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments. The new deadline is April 24.

A research-based deep dive into using mesotunnels to optimize row covers in sustainable ag and certified organic systems.

A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.

Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.

Learn how the project demonstrates the potential for integrating native plants into existing organic vegetable farms.

Agricultural biotechnology company Tropic has secured regulatory approval in Japan and Brazil for its non‑browning banana variety.

A new survey found that 70% of farmers say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to make it through the year.

Fruit genetics and variety licensing company Sun World International and fresh produce producer and distributor Mission Produce are teaming up to explore commercial opportunities in mangoes.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments.

A new survey found that 70% of American farmers worry they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to make it through the year.

Hundred billion-dollar industry poised to capitalize on impact revealed in report

A new report forecasts a 2.7% drop in planted acres of potatoes in 2026 in 13 reporting states. Learn more.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments. The new deadline is April 24.

A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.

The latest ag labor data highlights ongoing challenges in finding domestic workers. Get updated insights into H-2 program usage.

Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.

From IT to chief mushroom officer, Howard Beck and his team are making magic and shaping lives. Read on for Ellijay’s origin story.