Agriculture Labor Reform Is On The Horizon By Diane Kurrle, U.S. Apple Association|March 6, 2013 On Feb. 12, 2013, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address followed by Florida Senator Marco […]Read More
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Bug Expert: Florida Facing Big Mosquito Problem Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 4, 2013 University of Florida entomologist Phil Kaufman says last year the state had a bumper crop of Psorophora ciliata: […]
Citrus Skyfall Cause For Concern: 2013 Florida Citrus Show Extended Content Coverage Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 1, 2013 Though there was plenty to talk about and learn at the 2013 Florida Citrus Show, the hot topic […]
Opinion: Agriculture Is Where The Jobs Are By Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2013 While it might not rank up there with winning the lottery, the feeling of vindication has its merits. […]
Citrus Nursery Survey Says: Keep It Simple By Peter Chaires|February 28, 2013 The emergence and availability of proprietary citrus varieties is a reality for citrus growers worldwide. Most promising new […]
Citrus Growers In California County Told They Must Spray By Growing Produce Staff|February 27, 2013 Commercial citrus growers in California’s Ventura County must chemically treat orchards near findings of a deadly insect or […]
Opinion: A GM Crop Opponent Can Change Its Spots By Frank Giles|February 25, 2013 The fact that we are a conspiracy-obsessed society is nothing new. There are conspiracy theories that go all […]
Bill Repealing Health Insurance Tax Introduced Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2013 Legislation introduced in the House last week is a major step for farmers, ranchers and small businesses that […]
Citrus Research Brainpower Sets Sights On HLB By Mike Sparks|February 19, 2013 In early February, Florida Citrus Mutual hosted the 2013 International Research Conference on HLB in Orlando. This was […]
New Push For Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 15, 2013 Could this be the moment that real immigration reform occurs? That has been the question on the minds […]
Multiple Factors Continue To Squeeze Orange Crop By Thomas H. Spreen|February 15, 2013 Since a 154 million box orange crop forecast was released by the Florida Agricultural and Statistics Service (FASS) […]
Immigration Reform A Work In Progress By Lisa Lochridge|February 14, 2013 The presidential election was a game-changer for the prospect of immigration reform and a solution for agricultural employers. […]
Florida Agriculture Celebrates 500 Years Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2013 “Florida Agriculture: Then and Now,” the traveling exhibit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), […]
Florida Citrus Forecast Takes Another Fall By Growing Produce Staff|February 8, 2013 The latest Florida all orange forecast, at 141 million boxes, is down 1% from the January forecast and […]
The Andersons Inc. Complete $1.3 Million Fertilizer Plant Upgrade Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 7, 2013 The Andersons, Inc. Turf & Specialty Group announces the successful completion of a $1.3 million upgrade to the […]
Scientists Gather To Discuss Citrus Disease Threat By Growing Produce Staff|February 4, 2013 A sense of urgency hung over the opening day of the 2013 International Conference on HLB as more […]
Rapid Evaluation Concept For Citrus Growing Up Fast By Peter Chaires|February 1, 2013 The juvenility phase of new citrus hybrids and selections creates a frustrating bottleneck for citrus breeding programs. Breeders […]
Soil Type May Play Role In Citrus Weevil Management By Growing Produce Staff|January 30, 2013 The Diaprepes citrus weevil is often more abundant in finely textured, poorly drained flatwoods soils than in the […]
Fruit Drop Top Of Mind At 2013 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|January 25, 2013 Though there was plenty to talk about and learn at the 2013 Florida Citrus Show, the hot topic […]
New Citrus Marketing Plan Gives 100% By Douglas Ackerman|January 23, 2013 The mission of the Florida Department of Citrus is to maximize consumer demand for Florida citrus products. Our […]