EPA Announces Children Under 18 Can No Longer Handle Pesticides Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 EPA is announcing stronger protections for the nation’s 2 million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, […]Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Next Generation Growers Programs Get $8.8 Million From USDA Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 USDA announced the allocation of $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states […]
Feared Peach Pest Found In California By David Eddy|September 29, 2015 Just one find so far, but an infestation could be disastrous for the U.S. stone fruit industry.
Current Trends Top Conversation At Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention By Lisa Lochridge|September 28, 2015 Invasive pests, politics, water, and GMOs stoke the fire at FFVA’s annual gathering.
Climate Change Consensus Extends Beyond Climate Scientists, Purdue Study Indicates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 Researcher says the study is the first to highlight agreement on human-caused climate change is reaching the broader scientific community.
USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently changed the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty […]
FDA To Hold Public Meeting On FSMA Preventive Controls For Human And Animal Food Final Rules Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s FDA announced a public meeting to offer the opportunity for discussion on the recently finalized rules on […]
Florida Man Accused Of Snatching More Than 4 Million Pounds Of Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2015 Winter Haven-based produce broker facing multiple charges, including scheme to defraud, grand theft, and dealing citrus without a license.
YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]
‘Valencia-Like’ Oranges Setting New Standards In Quality By Peter Chaires|September 23, 2015 Defining cutting-edge sweet selections presenting problem for growers, processors.
Nanotechnology Could Play Large Role In Asian Citrus Psyllid Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2015 Scientists find efficient way to effectively kill HLB’s vector via insecticide-infused microscopic molecules.
Florida Citrus Will Beat HLB [Opinion] By Frank Giles|September 20, 2015 Grower tenacity and scientific breakthroughs are key elements behind bold prediction.
Support Growing To Stabilize Critical Condition Of Citrus By Adam Putnam|September 19, 2015 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam believes the innovation of industry stakeholders will produce a solution to HLB.
The Last Decade: A Total Disaster, Rousing Success For Florida Agriculture [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2015 The last 10 years were far from perfect, but we can still strive for 2025.
Florida Growers Reflect On A Decade With Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2015 A trio of the state’s top producers look back on 10 years and search for the path forward.
10 Reasons Why Florida Citrus Will Survive HLB By Frank Giles|September 17, 2015 After a decade, the Sunshine State’s citrus industry perseveres in the face of disease.
Drought Costing California $1.84 Billion This Year Posted by Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 16, 2015 California agriculture will lose $1.84 billion and 10,100 jobs in 2015 because of the drought, according to the […]
Florida Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Invasive Pest Posted by Frank Giles|September 15, 2015 Oriental fruit fly in Miami-Dade County sparks quarantine and chemical treatments.
Florida Citrus Grower Earns Organic Farmer Of The Year Award Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2015 Organic Trade Association recognizing William “Benny” McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organic for commitment and significant contributions to the industry.
California’s Citrus Belt Expects 9% Orange Production Increase Posted by David Eddy|September 15, 2015 Industry group warns that forecast may drop if fewer acres are taken into account in the drought-plagued state.
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