Opinion: Savor The Chance To Win Hunger Games By Paul Rusnak|July 18, 2013 There’s nothing like bad banquet food to put a damper on an otherwise good gathering. This observation, sadly, […]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
Green Light Given For Sale Of East Coast Brokers & Packers’ Assets Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 3, 2013 [updated July 29 for court-approved dates, adjustments to asset allocation, and ag equipment details] The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, […]
Florida Conference Helps Small Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2013 The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference in Kissimmee is scheduled to take place this year from […]
10 Best Apps For Emergency Preparedness By Matt Hopkins|July 1, 2013 Disaster can strike in an instant. Whether it is weather-related, man-made or due to some other cause, disasters […]
Opinion: Spend A Little, Grow A Lot By Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2013 There are some sensitive folks out there who will argue in the honor of all that is love, […]
United Fresh Releases 2013 Produce Industry Compensation Report Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2013 Executives saw a 2.9% increase in salary for the current fiscal year, according to the 2013 Produce Industry […]
Regulation Wringer Making Florida’s Future Farmers Stronger Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2013 Recently, we introduced the GenNext Growers initiative and some of the fresh faces from around the Sunshine Sate […]
Streamlining Organic Certification Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: After reading the following, which was posted on the USDA Blog by National Organic Program Deputy […]
NOAA: Prepare For A Nasty 2013 Hurricane Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 31, 2013 In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued, NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active […]
Bankrupt East Coast Brokers & Packers To Sell Off Assets Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 23, 2013 Farms, packinghouses, labor camps, a luxury hotel, a former Bible college and a number of other properties owned […]
Florida Ag Interests Escape Budget Ax Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 22, 2013 Despite vetoing nearly $370 million of proposed projects, Florida Gov. Rick Scott still managed to OK a record […]
A Wise Water Policy Floats All Boats By Adam Putnam|May 21, 2013 Florida’s future depends on access to a reliable supply of fresh water. While we’re surrounded by seas and […]
What Will The Affordable Care Act Mean To Agriculture? By Frank Giles|May 20, 2013 It is really, really big. While there has been a lot of debate about the Affordable Care Act […]
Protect The Family Farm Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 6, 2013 More than 75 farmers and family members gathered in a downtown Sacramento law office in late March to […]
All Florida Ag Show Returns For Encore Performance By Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 During the opening keynote address at the All Florida Ag Show, Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick wrapped […]
Opinion: Be Young, Have Fun, Grow By Paul Rusnak|April 23, 2013 Before they became men, the once-youthful Beach Boys belted out in one of their hit tunes: “Wouldn’t it […]
Longtime Tomato Grower/Shipper Files For Chapter 11 Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2013 Facing mounting financial woes, Plant City, FL-based East Coast Brokers & Packers has filed a voluntary chapter 11 […]
Economic Recovery Hindering Globalization By John VanSickle|March 14, 2013 Earlier this month, the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) issued its Index of Globalization. It indicated that worldwide globalization […]
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. […]
The Promise And Despair Of The Farm Bill By James R. McFerson|February 4, 2013 Every four years, national elections in the U.S. either bring in a new Administration or return one. It […]