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An interview with Todd Golly, owner of Golly Farms in Winnebago, Minnesota, is presented. Topics discussed by Golly include the use and benefits of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture, the software used in eBee remote-controlled planes, and the future challenges faced by growers in using UAVs.

The article looks at the herbicide tolerance and drought resistance traits anticipated by agricultural retailers in the U.S. for 2014. It highlights the growth of herbicide resistance problems and available approaches using long-standing weed control tools. The optimism of dealers about the new drought resistant technologies is discussed. An overview of the variable-rate practice is given, along with its benefits for growers.

The article focuses on weed management program or weed control strategies. It mentions glyphosate and glyphosate-resistant seed to control weeds. It features glufosinate which has been a part of the herbicide programs among growers since its introduction in the U.S. in 1993. Moreover, location manager Shane Eck at Mid Kansas Cooperative states that dealers recommend a program start with fall burndown products to stop winter annuals from germinating.

The article discusses the issues concerning poor weed control which impacted grower customers. It notes the statement of Shane Eck, location manager at Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC), Lindsborg, Kansas, that measuring losses quantitatively due to the weeds. On the other hand, Mark Rosenberg, extension agronomy/weeds field specialist at South Dakota State University (SDSU) shared his observation about the ineffectiveness of glyphosate based on yield losses.

Focuses on the reason of Robert Keeney, deputy administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for establishing the Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee in 2006. Representatives of the committee; Challenges facing the agricultural industry according to committee members; Views of committee members on the proposed mandatory country of origin labeling.

Efforts of several greenhouse growers to find ways to conserve energy. Placement of plant material more closely together; Transplant to under-bench heating; Reduction of thermostat.

Focuses on dark red kidney beans. Development of the germplasm USDK-CBB-15 that offers resistance to common bacterial blight by the Agricultural Research Service researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Presence of flavonoids in dark red kidney beans; Factors to consider in growing dark red kidney beans, including soils.

The article reports on the alliance of Mastronardi, EuroFresh Farms and BC Hot House for the marketing of Campari tomatoes. Several properties of Campari make it attractive to consumers and chefs. The alliance has been conducting market tests. They are exerting efforts to disseminate information about Campari.

The article reports on labor shortage in the U.S. agricultural industry in 2005. There was a shortage of workers to harvest tree fruit in Central Valley, California. In Florida, growers struggled to get the labor needed for harvest and clean up. Other growers in northwest Ohio saw shortages of labor needed in pickling cucumbers. The reasons for the labor shortage are discussed.

The article reports on the move of U.S. agricultural retailers to adjust tanks and containment to cold and wet weather demands and customers' changing needs as of October 2015.

The article focuses on increase in the sale of seeds in the U.S. in 2014 and positive prospects for 2015. It mentions increased yield of seed varieties and improved delivery methods for higher sales. Topics discussed include views of Jeff Tarsi, vice president at the Crop Production Services, suggesting seed producers to enhance production in 2015, and views of Amy Asmus, co-owner of the Asmus Farm Supply, who suggests that the U.S. will face difficulty in managing new seed technologies.

Reports on the formation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee to aid Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. Topics addressed by the committee which include crop insurance and food safety; Call for the inclusion of small retailers into the produce promotional programs of the department; Concerns about the enforcement of immigration laws without an accompanying provision for guest workers.

Provides information on white rust-resistant spinach varieties released by the University of Arkansas. Uses of the spinach varieties; Level of resistance to white rust; Optimism about the future of the crop.

Highlights the McDonald's Quality Symposium held in Oak Brook, Illinois in fall 2005. Estimated number of attendees; Emphasis on produce at the event; Challenge of being a supplier to McDonald's.

The article focuses on the problem of farm labor shortage in California. Several reasons can explain the shortage of workers. A number of bills and programs are proposed that address farm labor issue problem.

The article focuses on the initiative of the periodical "American Fruit Grower," with the American Society for Horticultural Science, to honor outstanding research and grower contributions to fruit trade. The Joseph Harvey Gourley Award was launched to honor the author or authors of the year's best pomology research. Several qualities that fruit growers possessed which qualified them to received the Apple Grower of the Year Award include leadership, trendsetting and innovation and foresight.

Focuses on asparagus. Reason why people like Michigan asparagus according to John Bakker, executive director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board; Success of the Select Michigan promotion; Popularity of asparagus among magazine and newspaper food editors; Reason for the formation of a young co-operative called Michigan Asparagus Growers Inc.