Farming’s Technological Revolution Should Be Embraced [Opinion] By Frank Giles|August 26, 2016 What we consider more traditional agricultural companies are betting on technology and increasingly Silicon Valley is taking note of the farm sector.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Meet Florida’s 2016 Woman Of The Year In Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2016 Dedication to fostering the state’s farming future defines the latest winner of longtime honor.
Rough Winter In Store For Much Of The U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|August 19, 2016 The Old Farmer’s Almanac and its competitor The Farmers’ Almanac predict the 2016-2017 winter will be cold for much of the country.
USDA Invests $17.8M To Educate Next Generation Of Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|August 18, 2016 Money will bolster efforts of partner organizations to increase next generation of growers.
Meet Mike Basedow Of The Young Growers Alliance Posted by Christina Herrick|August 18, 2016 Coordinator talks about the future of young growers and the evolution of fruit production.
Trump Campaign Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee Posted by David Eddy|August 18, 2016 Just three of the 64 are directly involved with fruits and vegetables, all three are Californians.
8 Ways To Facilitate Learning In The Field By Paul Rusnak|August 17, 2016 Don’t just train your workers, engage them, retain them, and improve job performance.
Second Half Of Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Get Hairy Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 12, 2016 After a relatively sluggish start to the campaign, revised forecast foresees increased tropical activity ahead.
Therapeutic Cannabis Culture Taking Off In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2016 Another licensed nursery gets the go-ahead; makes deliveries to patients in need.
Longtime Member Of UC-Davis Postharvest Technology Center Takes The Helm By David Eddy|August 8, 2016 Dr. Trevor Suslow, who has been a member at the center for 20 years, is taking over for Elizabeth Mitcham.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Releases FSMA Special Reports Posted by Christina Herrick|August 8, 2016 Comprehensive reports help readers understand the rules for produce farms and food facilities.
The Path To Food Safety By Rosemary Gordon|August 6, 2016 Three growers of various sizes offer tips on how they comply with food safety protocols while giving their customers what they want.
Grants Totaling $36.5 Million Awarded for Specialty Crop Research And Extension Investments Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 5, 2016 The funded projects address research and Extension needs that span the spectrum of specialty crop production.
Move Over, El Niño, La Niña To Affect Fall Weather Posted by Christina Herrick|August 5, 2016 U.S. forecast calls for cool, wet conditions in the Northwest; drought to continue in West; warmth in the East; and stormy in the Southeast.
Tips To Prevent Heat-Related Illness Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2016 Heat exposure can cause several illnesses, early treatment and recognition can help prevent life-threatening heat stroke.
Topsy-Turvy Weather Trend Continues In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2016 Seasonal scripts flipped as region reports the 10th driest July on record.
NASA: First 6 Months Of Year Warmest To Date Posted by Christina Herrick|August 1, 2016 Scientists at NASA say two key climate change indicators — global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent […]
Obama Signs GMO Labeling Law Posted by David Eddy|July 29, 2016 The law is praised by major grower groups because it avoids a patchwork of state laws and provides clarity going forward.
Florida’s Medicinal Cannabis Venture Officially Open For Business By Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2016 The state’s first dispensary of product comes online in Tallahassee, others waiting for the green light.
Ag Tech Is Hot On Horticulture; Get A Handle On What This Means For You By James C. Sulecki|July 27, 2016 As evidenced by the recent AgTech Summit hosted by Forbes magazine in Salinas, CA, action in precision farming […]