Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council Awards Grant To Focus On Lettuce Diseases Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 9, 2016 A recent survey indicates disease control and management were identified as the highest priority.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Bayer Ups Monsanto Offer Posted by Christina Herrick|September 8, 2016 German company increases offer by 2% for world’s largest seeds company.
Getting To The Root Of Improved Fruit And Vegetable Production By Lauren María Alexander|September 7, 2016 Taking a holistic approach to soil health is a key to increasing plant vigor and yields. High yields […]
Purdue Entomologist Receives USDA Grant To Study Neonicotinoid Use In Vegetables Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 6, 2016 The goal of the research team is to help growers of cucurbits achieve effective pest control while protecting honeybees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Dickeya dianthicola: A New Threat To Potatoes By Lauren María Alexander|September 3, 2016 The disease, identified in Maine in 2014, has caused significant losses in potatoes on the Eastern Seaboard.
Strategies To Control Wildlife On Your Farm By Lauren María Alexander|September 1, 2016 Techniques to keep animals off your farm and away from your crops include scare tactics and habitat management.
CEU Series: Key In On The Contents Of Pesticide Labels By Gene McAvoy|September 1, 2016 A thorough understanding of subject matter is essential for a product’s safe and effective use.
Scientists Fervent To Find Cure For Deadly Sugarcane Virus Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 30, 2016 Now spreading to sorghum, yellow leaf malady could infect crops from Florida to Texas.
New Biopesticide Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 30, 2016 Mycoinsecticide has quick knockdown effect and multiple modes of action.
Monsanto And Bayer Merger Talks Advancing Posted by Christina Herrick|August 30, 2016 Sources say companies have addressed initial issues from initial conversation.
Better Biocontrol Options Becoming Available To Organic Growers By Darlene Florence | Chris Ciolino|August 25, 2016 New bio-based solutions to effectively control weeds and pests are cropping up.
Florida Sweet Corn Has New Deadly Stalker In Tar Spot By Gene McAvoy|August 23, 2016 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
New Insecticides Geared To Give Growers Edge Over Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2016 Check out three unique chemistries from several of the industry’s leading crop protection suppliers.
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California Posted by David Eddy|August 19, 2016 Agricultural officials confirm eradication of invasive pest, lift quarantine restrictions.
Proper Stockpiling Can Maintain Almond Quality By Brian Wallheimer|August 16, 2016 As almond yields increase, growers may find themselves with more harvested crop than processors can handle. Proper stockpiling […]
New Study Shows Neonicotinoids Pose Little Practical Risk To Bees Posted by David Eddy|August 15, 2016 Washington State University researchers reveal the controversial pesticides aren’t dangerous for bees in the real world.
Improving Drought Resilience And Reducing Nutrient Loss Are Focus Of The Soil Health Institute Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 14, 2016 Soil health experts gain ground on standardized measurements and identify future research needs.
Protect Yourself From The Zika Virus [Opinion] Posted by Jack Payne|August 10, 2016 The University of Florida is on the front lines of the battle against mosquito-borne diseases.
Florida Farmers Need Not Sink Amid Algal Bloom Stink [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 In the wake of an algal bloom disaster, growers need to be prepared, proactive, and farm smart. There is much at stake.
Water Quality Win Streak Continues For South Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 Despite record rainfall, producers in the Everglades Agricultural Area again exceed phosphorus reduction standards.