New Director Named For Florida’s Citrus Research And Education Center Posted by Frank Giles|July 28, 2015 Michael Rogers takes a positive charge at finding solutions to greening. Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
House Passes Bill To Block State GMO Food Labeling Mandates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 27, 2015 The legislation would offer a federal standard for voluntary labeling of foods containing GMOs.
2 Dozen Florida Nurseries Vying For Coveted Cannabis Growing Licenses By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 With only five spots available to produce the low-THC ‘Charlotte’s Web’ strain, tedious review process is in full swing.
Second Case In A Month Of Citrus Greening In California Posted by Christina Herrick|July 24, 2015 More trees testing positive for disease within close proximity of original find.
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options For Fruit And Nut Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 24, 2015 The USDA announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The […]
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Stacking Up To Be One For The Ages By Lisa Lochridge|July 23, 2015 Association’s 72nd gathering to feature high-profile speakers, up-to-the-minute Issues Forums, and some fun to mix in with the business of the day.
Marketing Order Amendments Referendum Set For Fresh Florida Citrus Posted by Frank Giles|July 22, 2015 Changes include the authorization and regulation of new varieties.
Interim Executive Director Named For Florida Department Of Citrus Posted by Frank Giles|July 22, 2015 Shannon Shepp will take on leadership duties immediately after unanimous Citrus Commission vote.
International Report Confirms 2014 As Earth’s Warmest Year On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 21, 2015 Scientific compilation notes climate markers continue to show global warming trend.
GMO Labeling Battle Moves To House Floor Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 was passed by the Agriculture Committee last week and […]
Florida Department Of Citrus Executive Director Resigns Posted by Frank Giles|July 21, 2015 Doug Ackerman steps down after traffic incident.
Commercializing Sweet Oranges A Practice In Persistence By Peter Chaires|July 21, 2015 More UF/IFAS-developed varieties coming to fruition thanks to long-term undertaking by growers, stakeholders.
‘Florida Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide’ Gets Much-Needed Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 20, 2015 Nearly a decade of HLB experience now factored into revised resource.
WOTUS Wranglings Leaving Agriculture High And Dry [Opinion] By Frank Giles|July 17, 2015 In late May, the EPA announced the highly anticipated final rule re-defining the waters of the United States […]
Stay Opinionated, My Farmer Friends By Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2015 How far are you willing to go to defend your beliefs?
South Florida Water Managers Keeping Close Eye On Dry Conditions Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2015 Traditional wet season has been anything but so far as certain parts of the region now experiencing “extreme drought.”
Does Florida Orange Juice Still Matter? By Douglas Ackerman|July 15, 2015 The Sunshine State’s signature beverage has lost its market identity. Industry group’s goal is to get it back.
United Fresh Washington Conference Connects You With Key Government Officials Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 14, 2015 United Fresh has announced the Washington Conference, which will be held Sept. 28-30 in Washington D.C. The conference […]
El Niño Could Be Strongest In 50 Years Posted by Christina Herrick|July 14, 2015 In the latest AccuWeather report, Brett Anderson, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says El Niño has strengthened over the […]
Emergency Exemption OK’d For FireWall 50 WP To Combat Canker On Florida Grapefruit Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 13, 2015 EPA issues specific exception under provisions of Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for the use of product on up to 54,000 acres of fresh market fruit.