grower

Definition of growernext

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Recent Examples of grower The outbreak wasultimately traced back to romaine lettuce, and the FDA closed its investigation last year without publicly identifying the grower or supplier involved. Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Many people have headed to local farmers markets, where growers say demand for lettuce and other greens has skyrocketed. Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 But to keep his business afloat, Drossos is meticulous about stocking meat items that won’t be wasted and partners with local growers to carry specialty Mexican herbs without cutting a profit to a middleman. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The weather changes also affect overall quality, especially for the Musang King variety, which is sensitive to weather conditions, said Lim Chin Khee, an adviser to the Durian Academy, which trains durian growers in Malaysia. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 The state board heard pleas for intervention from industry groups representing those growers at last month’s board meeting. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 However, investigators cautioned that other food items have not been ruled out, and no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Pumping restrictions can also be more difficult for a grower with 20 acres than for a big business operating on thousands of acres. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Even while navigating a challenging economic landscape—marked by fluctuating input costs, unpredictable weather and shifting market dynamics—growers are choosing to formalize and voluntarily provide data on their sustainability practices. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
Noun
  • The military has also been stretched by efforts to combat armed gangs carrying out mass kidnappings for ransom, and fighting between semi-nomadic herdsmen and settled farmers in states across the center of the country.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As global average temperatures rise, extreme weather events like heat waves, floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and intense worldwide, often forcing farmers to scramble to adapt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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