Cuba: Challenge Or Opportunity For Florida Agriculture? By Frank Giles|March 21, 2016 The prospects of normalized trade with the island nation could shake up the Sunshine State's farming sector.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
$62 Million In Grants Available For Specialty Crop Industry Posted by Christina Herrick|March 21, 2016 Agricultural Marketing Service funds will be allocated to states for research, increasing opportunities, protecting pollinators, organics, and new and beginning farmers.
Wild Winter Forces South Florida To Move More Than 24 Billion Gallons Of Water Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2016 An extraordinarily wet dry season precipitates massive pumping procedure to relieve high-water levels in two critical locations.
USDA Awards Funds For Ag Education Posted by Christina Herrick|March 20, 2016 Awards totaling $4.5 million will be used to help support the growing demand for ag graduates in workforce.
Pennsylvania State Horticulture Association And Apple Growers Fund Housing For Graduate Students By Christina Herrick|March 18, 2016 New housing is intended to attract horticultural students to do research at Penn State Fruit Research Center.
Marketing Malfunction Stunting Growth Of Florida Strawberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2016 Study shows a lack of consumer awareness is hurting sales outside the Sunshine State.
Western Growers Pledges $1 Million To The Campaign For Produce Safety Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 16, 2016 The commitment from Western Growers brings the total campaign funding for the Center for Produce Safety to more than $10 million.
Pistachios Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Risk Posted by Christina Herrick|March 11, 2016 Limited number of in-shell and shelled nuts sold under Wonderful label.
Reports Reveal Warmest Winter On Record For Contiguous U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2016 El Niño puts an exclamation point on the end of a season filled with above average temperatures and precipitation.
Recognizing Women In Agriculture An Honor And Privilege By Adam Putnam|March 8, 2016 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam points out the power females have provided to farming.
The Produce Marketing Association Discusses Trade Policy During White House Meeting Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 7, 2016 The discussion focused on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with the Produce Marketing Association calling for strong implementation and enforcement.
FDA Stops Farm From Processing, Packing Soybean And Mung Bean Sprouts Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 7, 2016 Samples from Henry’s Farm in Virginia tested positive for Listeria.
Little Let-Up In South Florida’s Wettest Winter On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 7, 2016 Reports show region pounded by above-average rainfall during February.
FDA Seeks Public Comments On Assessing Risk of Raw Manure as Fertilizer Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 3, 2016 The agency plans to assess consumer health risk from the use of raw manure as fertilizer in growing crops.
E-Verify Optimized For Mobile Devices Posted by Christina Herrick|March 1, 2016 Mobile-responsive design to aid in growing use on smartphones, tablets, and laptops in the field.
Top Quality Produce Is Top Of Grocery Shoppers’ Lists Posted by David Eddy|February 29, 2016 National Grocers Association, which represents independent markets, previews consumer survey results.
USDA Honors “Innovation Challenge” Winners Posted by Christina Herrick|February 28, 2016 Technology to process and analyze data are some of the next-generation of tools to strengthen food supply.
You Have What The Ag Industry Wants By Rosemary Gordon|February 27, 2016 Make sure the next generation of vegetable growers have the training and skill level needed to get the job done.
The Benefits Of Food Bloggers By Richard VanVranken|February 26, 2016 The Vidalia Onion Committee gets it. Stemilt gets it. Rachael Ray loves it. Marketing firms are raving about […]
New Pollination Management Video Released Posted by David Eddy|February 24, 2016 Integrated Crop Pollination Project video intended for growers of specialty crops.