Florida Flush with Water Shortage Warnings Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2017 Conservation practices preached throughout the state as exceptionally dry pattern persists. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Latest Snowpack Report is Welcomed News for California Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|March 31, 2017 March reading shows 164% of historical average.
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.
Water Allocations in California Deemed Unfair Posted by Carol Miller|March 29, 2017 Tom Nassif of Western Growers objects to a recent announcement that some in California’s Central Valley received only a 65% initial water allocation, while other growers in the region received 100%.
Concerns Mount in the Sunshine State Over Growing Rainfall Deficits Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2017 Water conservation efforts called for as the dry season rolls on.
Californians Holding Breath as More Storms Loom Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2017 Nearly 200,000 people evacuated below nation’s tallest dam; even growers have had enough for now.
Berry Grower Hit with Fine for Water Use Posted by Christina Herrick|December 30, 2016 Washington State Department of Ecology alleges grower supplied inaccurate water use figures, illegally irrigated two berry farms.
Are Today’s Agriculture Regulations Ripe for Reform? [Opinion] By Frank Giles|December 29, 2016 Donald Trump has been clear that he is no fan of burdensome rules that stifle productivity.
BMPs Key to South Florida Water Quality Success By Jehangir H. Bhadha|December 21, 2016 Growers, researchers working to reduce phosphorus loads in Everglades Ag Area.
California Drought Relief Bill Passes Posted by David Eddy|December 12, 2016 Senate overwhelmingly approves bill authorizing water projects across the U.S.
South Florida Endures Driest November On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 5, 2016 Region has not experienced any significant rainfall since Hurricane Matthew.
Irrigation App Apt To Save Avocado Growers Time, Money Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 20, 2016 Fleshing out of technology developed by University of Florida scientists shows what methods yield the best results.
California Growers May Face More Water Cuts By Christina Herrick|September 15, 2016 State proposal would divert more water to San Joaquin River system to save endangered fish habitat.
Hermine Rains Down On Already-Soaked Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 7, 2016 Storm delivers extra dose of precipitation during one of the state’s wettest spells on record.
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.
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.
Algal Bloom Crisis Forcing Florida Farmers To Tread Water By Paul Rusnak|July 6, 2016 With state of emergency actions underway, growers and industry stakeholders are having to face, respond to critics.
Storm Season Off To Extra-Soggy Start In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 2, 2016 No let-up for parts of the Sunshine State still trying to shake off from wettest dry season in nearly six decades.
Supreme Court Gives OK For Farmers To Challenge Clean Water Act Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 2, 2016 Farm Bureau hails Supreme Court victory: farmers and ranchers may sue to stop clean water regulation of ordinary farmland.