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Celebrating women in agriculture: Women in produce share experiences
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading at academic institutions, many women combine tradition with... more »
2025 disease survey report: Growers provide insight into disease challenges
Growers provide insight into most pressing disease challenges. The challenges from disease continue for vegetable, tree fruit, berry, grape and melon growers across the nation. The upcoming season could be filled with challenges from disease. A... more »
Organic Grower: Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings, maple syrup and herbs from its Athens-based farm in north central Wisconsin. The company began... more »
Growing the right grape
Growing the right varieties that benefit consumers as well as growers, ensuring adequate labor and battling pests and diseases are the biggest challenges brothers George and Richard Matoian face. The two run Matoian Brothers, a... more »
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health in its simplest terms, integrated pest management (IPM), is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests. Integrated plant health management (IPHM) takes things a step further, emphasizing... more »
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Based in Plant City, Florida, Wish Farms, is an international berry grower, shipper and marketer. The large Florida grower's fourth generation is actively engaged in its everyday operations. The multi-generational family business traces its roots... more »
Virginia wine and grape grower honored
Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry. Hodson, the winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, a co-owner of Flying Fox... more »
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »