New Biological Soil Amendment Launched for Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|March 12, 2018 Kemin Crop Technologies’ Valena primes soil for optimal plant growth. Read More
California to allow Citrus Fruit Shipped outside Quarantine Area Posted by Christina Herrick|March 11, 2018 Growers and packers must meet several requirements.
Florida’s Citrus Crop Estimate Unchanged in a Tough Season Posted by Frank Giles|March 8, 2018 All orange forecast at 45 million boxes, 35% off the previous year.
It’s Time to Save the Sunshine in Florida By Paul Rusnak|March 7, 2018 Spring forward. Don’t fall back. The Sunshine State may soon be stuck in permanent daylight saving mode. And I’m perfectly OK with that.
Growers and Suppliers Connect to Solve Problems By Rosemary Gordon|March 7, 2018 One-on-one meetings and building relationships with peers were highlights of EasternGrowerConnect event.
Field Scouting Guide: Thrips By Karli Petrovic|March 6, 2018 What you need to know to identify and control this pest.
California Specialty Crop Leaders Condemn Pesticide Ruling Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2018 Judge’s injunction could prevent the state from spraying public lands and backyards to prevent the spread of pests that could decimate crops.
A Revised H-2C Is Now Part of House Immigration Bill Posted by Carol Miller|February 28, 2018 Currently, the U.S. House’s best shot for resolving DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a bill that includes an revised Ag Act, which would replace H-2A with the H-2C program.
How Much Will That Farm Tractor Cost? [Part 2] Posted by Carol Miller|February 28, 2018 Check out a series of easy formulas that help you calculate ownership costs.
DowDuPont Reveals Name of New Agriculture Spinoff Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2018 Company’s agriculture division to be known as Corteva Agriscience.
Young Farmers Learning Straight From the Source By Lisa Lochridge|February 20, 2018 Crop of emerging industry leaders from Florida step out of the field to visit with state lawmakers on their turf.
When it Comes to Agriculture, Count on Change By Frank Giles|February 19, 2018 Facing challenges to success in new growth areas, Florida producers are required and ready to adapt again.
Farming Should Resolve to Protect, Nourish, and Engage By Mary Hartney|February 17, 2018 Success in agriculture industry leadership, stewarship, and advocacy starts from the ground up.
Florida Citrus Growers Not Backing Down from Destruction or Disease By Frank Giles|February 16, 2018 Hurricane takes the wind out of a good crop, but many aim to nurse trees back to health as best they can.
Young Farmer Determined to Grow Wiser, Not Older Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 15, 2018 GenNext Grower Justin Sorrells looks back to see what the future might hold.
Florida Dry Season Stuck in Rain Delay Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2018 La Niña, where art thou? Normal wintertime weather pattern taking a walk on the wet side in Sunshine State.
Go for the Win by Growing What You Love By Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2018 Whether it’s venturing into alternative crops or unearthing a new take on an established staple, embrace the possibility of finding success.
4 Ways to Lower Herbicide, Pesticide Drift Risk By Mark Ledebuhr|February 14, 2018 All sprays produce some drift — but paying attention to a few simple things can help keep your spray where it belongs.
How “Bee Safe” Products Can Be Just the Opposite By Meghan Milbrath | Jacquelyn Albert|February 13, 2018 Once bees bring sub-lethal chemicals back to the hive, a spiral effect can lead to colony death.
Flu Epidemic Sparks Surge in Orange Juice Sales By Paul Rusnak|February 13, 2018 Clamoring for any remedy amid illness, consumers spiking sales of the citrus-based beverage for first time in five years.