What Kind of Impact Does Fumigation Have on Overall Soil Health? Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 28, 2022 New study looks to dig down deep for answers that can help strawberry, tomato, and other food crop growers.
Weed-Killing Robots Aim To Save Time and Money for Strawberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2021 University of Florida scientists are on track to put automation to work in the field.
New Ways To Protect Produce Crops Grown on Plastic Mulch Beds By Frank Giles|May 3, 2021 With methyl bromide long gone, researchers and growers have found effective ways to fight off the pests it controlled.
In What Way Does Fumigation Affect Soil Health? By John Washington|March 17, 2021 Although it seems counterintuitive, fumigation can boost soil health.
Probing New Ways to Keep Bugs out of Vegetable Beds By Frank Giles|April 17, 2018 Effectively managing pests in plasticulture crops requires the ability to dig a little deeper.
Get in Gear Now for Agriculture’s Robotic Revolution By Frank Giles|April 11, 2018 With robots, artificial intelligence, and machine vision showing up on the farm, the game of growing could be about to radically change.
Florida Farmers Fighting to Find Their Way out of the Weeds By Frank Giles|June 16, 2017 For growers in the Sunshine State, the battle with pesky plants out of place never ends.
Scientists Zone in on Precision Weed Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 6, 2017 Surgically placed fumigants at the base of promising pest management method for vegetable growers.
CEU Series: Improve Your Integrated Pest Management Plan By Gene McAvoy|October 1, 2016 Balance in cultural, biological, and chemical procedures can not only be effective, but also economically feasible.
10th Annual Florida Ag Expo Field Tours To Tackle Production Challenges Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 1, 2015 There will be plenty to see and learn during the milestone event’s exclusive field trials.
Reinforcing Agriculture Research Of Utmost Importance [Opinion] By Frank Giles|August 21, 2015 We are still a ways out from finding the best replacement combinations for methyl bromide, but we’ll get there.
Growers, Researchers Doubling Down On Weeds By Frank Giles|August 11, 2015 Effective control in the absence of methyl bromide requires progressive chemical and cultural practices.
Researchers To Put 3 Major Crop Threats On Trial Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2015 Nematode, disease, and weed management on deck for the 10th annual Florida Ag Expo.
Young Agriculture Scientists Vie For, Score Seed Money By Growing Produce Staff|February 20, 2015 University of Florida rewards innovative proposals from some of its young faculty addressing issues that impact farm production and consumer behavior.
The Most Problematic Weeds, Diseases, and Pests for Vegetable Growers By Growing Produce Staff|January 12, 2024 The country’s leading experts weigh in on why these insects, weeds, and diseases are such a problem.
Field Scouting Guide: Yellow Nutsedge By Karli Petrovic|November 9, 2021 Follow these tips to identify and manage this wily weed.
Useful Insights from 3 Cole Crop Studies By Carol Miller|June 23, 2021 These highly practical investigations focus on common issues in the Brassica family of plants.
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024