Winter Storm Toll on Texas Ag Tops $600 Million By AgriLife Today|March 9, 2021 Specialty crops among sectors hit hardest, according to damage assessment survey.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
‘Godfather’ of the Citrus Box Tax in Florida Passes Away Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 4, 2021 Norman Todd was a lifelong industry achiever and influencer.
Long-Term Impacts Likely for Texas Ag in Wake of Winter Storm By AgriLife Today|February 26, 2021 Early crop damage assessments indicate uncertain future for citrus, other fruit, and vegetable production.
Texas Citrus Growers Feeling the Squeeze From Deep Freeze Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 19, 2021 Extent of crop damage still being assessed as powerful polar vortex reaches the Rio Grande Valley.
Shakeup at the Top of IMG Citrus and Cherrylake Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 18, 2021 Learn how these related Central Florida agribusinesses are looking to grow with new co-CEO restructure.
Partly Sunny in Latest Florida Orange Forecast Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2021 Updated crop estimate from USDA reveals an increase for the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
Deadly Disease Front and Center for Citrus Growers By David Eddy|February 6, 2021 But while they express overwhelming concern about HLB, many growers remain positive.
Can Scientists Speed up Growth of Citrus Trees? Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 27, 2021 Learn what plans are in store to help fuel photosynthesis of the Sunshine State’s signature crop and how it might apply to other plants.
Florida Oranges Feeling Impact of Fruit Drop Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2021 First USDA estimate of 2021 reveals a smaller haul for the Sunshine State’s signature crop. Check the latest numbers.
Crop Protection Trends for Fruit and Nut Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|January 5, 2021 Industry survey results reveal the yays and nays on spray.
New Citrus Fruit on the Front Burner for Team of Scientists By UC Riverside News|December 28, 2020 Learn how researchers are betting an ancient solution will solve citrus growers’ biggest problem by breeding hybrid selections with resistance to HLB.
Scientists Dig in Deeper For Way To Beat Citrus Greening By UC Riverside News|December 16, 2020 Focus in to see why a team of scientists was awarded $10 million over the next five years to investigate the role of soil and root microbes in the disease.
Squeeze Play in Latest Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Production estimates for oranges and grapefruit reduced. See where the current numbers from USDA stand.
Here Are the Latest Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2020 Four more industry influencers selected to join prestigious honor roll. Find out who made the cut.
Cheers! Robust Revenue Growth for Florida OJ Producer By The Ledger|November 30, 2020 Amid pandemic, Florida’s Natural Growers reports annual sales revenue grew 12% to $470 million in 2019-2020.
Airtec Sprayers Keeps the Pressure on During Pandemic By Frank Giles|November 20, 2020 Learn how this essential agribusiness in Florida is managing through the coronavirus while continuing to serve clients’ needs.
‘Hairy Roots’ To the Rescue! Deadly Plant Diseases Put on Notice By AgriLife Today|November 16, 2020 Learn how researchers unearthed new lab tech to fight fastidious pathogens like HLB, zebra chip, and more.
Alico Buys in to Boost Its Florida Citrus Status Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 5, 2020 The company adds another 3,000 acres to its already robust portfolio in the Sunshine State. Learn more details about the transaction.
Who Is Florida’s 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 26, 2020 Find out the individual being recognized for years of service that stretch across several sectors of the state’s farming industry.
