Marty McKenna says hurdles like HLB force growers to step up their game, which is a good thing.

Senator co-sponsors measure that would provide growers with incentives to plant more trees.

When it comes down to it, we have a choice to make. We either have to import our labor, or we’ll have to import our food.

The five-day journey was enlightening, providing participants with a better perspective of the state of agriculture in this country 90 miles off Florida’s coast.

NIFA announces $8.4 for study and development of new approaches to mitigate effects of climate change.

The funding is to support more than 400 rental units in four states.

Local threats like citrus greening create additional challenges for many of Florida’s more modest enterprises.

Reports indicate new offer at nearly $65 billion.

Learn what new marketing strategies are being employed by the Florida Department of Citrus to reach this vital consumer segment.

Progress apparent in pipeline of promising sponsored projects.

FAA’s recent ruling regarding unmanned aircraft systems is good news for business.

After years of laying low, this fungus-driven disease takes a big bite out of next year’s crop.

Lending institution plays a critical role in sustaining Florida agriculture.

Challenging campaign typified by forecasts influenced by the negative impacts of HLB.

Unique plant-based sensor technology is being tested in California and Florida citrus groves.

With state of emergency actions underway, growers and industry stakeholders are having to face, respond to critics.

UF/IFAS researchers take optimistic route, say damage from last summer’s invasive pest onslaught could have been much worse.

Extension advisors named University of California Cooperative Extension Presidential Chairs to study pistachio production systems.

Keep a close eye on what is happening at all levels of government; it’s time for all hands on deck to protect the value of agriculture in society.