Federal Quarantine Order Issued For Citrus Black Spot By Growing Produce Staff|October 14, 2010 According to Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, a quarantine has been established for areas within […]Read More
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PTI Looks For Leadership Posted by Christina Herrick|October 8, 2010 A new 35-member Leadership Council of the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) and four new working groups have been […]
Learn How To Extend The Grapefruit Season By Peter Chaires|September 28, 2010 Florida citrus breeders recognize the need for an extended grapefruit season. Research has focused on grapefruit and grapefruit-like […]
Opinion: Working To Expose The World To Florida Grapefruit By Growing Produce Staff|September 28, 2010 The Florida Department of Citrus is continuing to grow the market for citrus by enticing health conscious, young […]
In Focus: Rob Arnold Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 1. How well have Florida citrus growers adopted low-volume applications for psyllid control? Arnold: “Because of grassroots efforts […]
The Barn Owl Boxes Of Belle Glade By Lyn Cacella|September 28, 2010 As you travel throughout the flat, vast, and mainly treeless landscape of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) near […]
Jack Payne Ready For New Role Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 28, 2010 In June, Jack Payne became the University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, taking […]
Winner’s View: Jerry Newlin On Industry Challenges Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 In each of the last three issues, Florida Grower’s Citrus Achievement Award winner Jerry Newlin has addressed several […]
Report: Abandoned Citrus Acreage Up By Growing Produce Staff|September 23, 2010 According to a report released by the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS), abandoned citrus acreage in Florida is […]
National Ag Groups Sound Alarm Over EPA’s Florida Water Mandates Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 20, 2010 Wheat farmers in Kansas, dairy farmers in Wisconsin, and corn farmers in Iowa, along with millions of employers […]
Health Care Reform Timeline Posted by Christina Herrick|September 10, 2010 In March 2010, President Obama signed comprehensive health reform into law. The following timeline provides implementation dates for […]
Medfly Outbreak Over Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2010 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Charles Bronson announced that eradication has been declared in the Mediterranean […]
Exotic Fruit Flies Found Posted by Christina Herrick|August 31, 2010 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Charles H. Bronson said two male Oriental fruit flies […]
Citrus Disease Confirmed In Texas And Louisiana By Growing Produce Staff|August 25, 2010 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the presence of Elsinoë australis, or sweet orange scab, […]
Hope On 27 By Frank Giles|August 20, 2010 However, according to Steve Farr, citrus production manger for the company, Ben Hill Griffin Inc. is not holding […]
Fresh Appeal of New Citrus Varieties By Peter Chaires|August 20, 2010 Citrus nurseries looking for fresh varieties have two exciting new options. Both of these varieties are mandarin hybrids […]
Winner’s View: Jerry Newlin On Citrus Research Posted by Christina Herrick|August 20, 2010 In the last couple of issues, Florida Grower’s Citrus Achievement Award winner Jerry Newlin has addressed important issues […]
Future Looks Bright For Florida Citrus By Growing Produce Staff|August 11, 2010 According to a Transworld Futures analyst, the orange crop in Florida might increase 22% over the next year. […]
New Leader For Florida Specialty Crop Foundation Posted by Christina Herrick|August 9, 2010 A veteran of agricultural publishing, Tighe spent 26 years with Vance Publishing Corp., the last five of which […]
Four Named To Florida Citrus Commission By Growing Produce Staff|August 5, 2010 Gov. Charlie Crist announced the following reappointments and appointments to the Florida Citrus Commission. The appointees still have […]
