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Cost Share Helping Florida Farmers Shore up Water Management

Cost Share Helping Florida Farmers Shore up Water Management

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 19, 2018

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Labor Shortage, Mechanization Among Research Funded by Washington Wine Industry

Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2018

Revved-Up Trucking Regulations Could Be Costly for Farmers

By Frank Giles|April 20, 2018

Precision Technology Makes Semiochemicals More Effective

By Laura Drotleff|April 20, 2018
Farming Should Resolve to Protect, Nourish, and Engage

Farming Should Resolve to Protect, Nourish, and Engage

By Mary Hartney|February 17, 2018
Achieve Season-Long Tree Nut Protection

Achieve Season-Long Tree Nut Protection

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Sustainable Practices Make Perfect for Florida Farmers

Sustainable Practices Make Perfect for Florida Farmers

Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 2, 2017

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Northeast Florida Farmers Stepping up to Save Water

Northeast Florida Farmers Stepping up to Save Water

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 19, 2017

Green light given to nine agricultural projects steeped in stewardship.

Everglades Agricultural Area Farmers Winning at Water Quality

Everglades Agricultural Area Farmers Winning at Water Quality

Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 14, 2017

Annual report shows use of best management practices results in another massive reduction in phosphorus flow.

New Project to Promote Water Security for Florida and Georgia Farmers

New Project to Promote Water Security for Florida and Georgia Farmers

Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2017

With the help of five-year, $5 million USDA grant, stakeholders will learn what it takes to better preserve precious resource.

Florida Flush with Water Shortage Warnings

Florida Flush with Water Shortage Warnings

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2017

Conservation practices preached throughout the state as exceptionally dry pattern persists. 

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BMPs Paying off Big for Northeast Florida Farmers

BMPs Paying off Big for Northeast Florida Farmers

Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 31, 2017

Tri-County Agricultural Area projects to share $1.5 million in funding for continued conservation and nutrient management.

River Point Farms Sets Standard For Water Application, Conservation Practices

River Point Farms Sets Standard For Water Application, Conservation Practices

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015

Efficient systems help the Oregon farm, one of the largest onion growers in the U.S., achieve high yields while minimizing water inputs.

Florida Farmers Finding Ways To Cultivate An Environment Of Excellence [Opinion]

Florida Farmers Finding Ways To Cultivate An Environment Of Excellence [Opinion]

By Adam Putnam|September 26, 2014

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam salutes producers putting their best management practices forward.

Get To The Bottom Of BMPs For Bees

Get To The Bottom Of BMPs For Bees

Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 21, 2014

Florida citrus growers and beekeepers seek common ground after recent skirmishes.

Potato BMPs Have Farmers Examining Drainage, Tailwater Storage

Potato BMPs Have Farmers Examining Drainage, Tailwater Storage

By Frank Giles|April 16, 2014

Controlling and capturing water addresses nutrient concerns.

Opinion: Florida Farmers Rise Above Water Worries

Opinion: Florida Farmers Rise Above Water Worries

By Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2014

The pressure is on for growers to stem the rising tide of regulations and public misunderstanding.

Florida Goes Back To The Well To Protect Water

Florida Goes Back To The Well To Protect Water

By Frank Giles|January 20, 2014

Lake Okeechobee’s troubles return the spotlight on the Sunshine State’s precarious relationship with a precious resource.

Growers In Cantaloupe Case Expected To Plead Guilty

Growers In Cantaloupe Case Expected To Plead Guilty

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 16, 2013

Charged with misdemeanors for allowing contaminated cantaloupes to enter the food supply, brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen of […]

Pesticide Residue Free Certification Awarded To Tanimura & Antle Hydroponic Lettuce

Pesticide Residue Free Certification Awarded To Tanimura & Antle Hydroponic Lettuce

Posted by |October 9, 2013

Greenhouse-grown butter lettuce from Salinas, CA-based Tanimura & Antle has been independently certified as “Pesticide Residue Free.” Lettuce […]

California Leafy Greens Food Safety Audits Continue

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 8, 2013

Scott Horsfall, the chief executive officer of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA), says that […]

Answers To Common Questions About Agriculture Water In FSMA

Posted by Christina Herrick|October 8, 2013

With the deadline for commenting on the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act nearing, Dr. […]

Center for Produce Safety Awards $3 million To 16 Projects

Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2013

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) at the University of California, Davis, announced last week 16 new grant […]

Opinion: Listeria Charges Could Set A Dangerous Precedent

Opinion: Listeria Charges Could Set A Dangerous Precedent

By James C. Sulecki|September 30, 2013

Who in the produce and agricultural communities could not regret 2011’s listeria outbreak in cantaloupe and subsequent loss […]

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