Smartphones And Farmers Markets By Growing Produce Staff|September 30, 2010 In the Apple iTunes Store now is a new line of farmers market apps designed for fresh food […]Read More
Florida Reps Request Delay Of New EPA Water Rule By Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2010 U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) and eight fellow Florida Republicans wrote Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) urging him to […]
Court Contests Clean Water Act Regulation By Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2010 A federal judge ruled against an attempt by the federal government’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to summarily […]
Debunking “Dirty Dozen” Claims By Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2010 A letter written on behalf of farmers and marketers of conventional and organic fruits and vegetables from across the […]
European Grapevine Moth Concern Prompts Fruit Removal By Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2010 The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing to remove the fruit from backyard grapevines on several […]
Opinion: Wrangling With Regulation By Lisa Lochridge|September 28, 2010 In late August, FFVA hosted a group of regulators from the EPA to provide them with an overview […]
Pest Of The Month: Southern Blight Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 Identification Southern blight is caused by a soil-borne fungus, Sclerotium rolfsii. Typical symptoms include a whitish fungal growth […]
Product Profiles: Cold Protection Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 FrostGuard The FrostGuard from Agrofrost NV was developed especially for fruit and vegetable growers. Able to be used […]
Learn How To Extend The Grapefruit Season By Peter Chaires|September 28, 2010 Florida citrus breeders recognize the need for an extended grapefruit season. Research has focused on grapefruit and grapefruit-like […]
Counting On Blueberry Cultivars By Jeff Williamson | James W. Olmstead|September 28, 2010 Two types of blueberries are grown in Florida: southern highbush and rabbiteye. The earliest southern highbush cultivars ripen […]
Opinion: Working To Expose The World To Florida Grapefruit By Growing Produce Staff|September 28, 2010 The Florida Department of Citrus is continuing to grow the market for citrus by enticing health conscious, young […]
In Focus: Rob Arnold Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 1. How well have Florida citrus growers adopted low-volume applications for psyllid control? Arnold: “Because of grassroots efforts […]
Worry Over New Pest By Growing Produce Staff|September 28, 2010 If tomato growers in Florida don’t have enough to worry about, state and federal officials are concerned about […]
Preparation Pays For Better Blueberry Production By Jeff Williamson|September 28, 2010 As fall and winter seasons approach, there are several important considerations blueberry growers in Florida should be mindful […]
The Barn Owl Boxes Of Belle Glade By Lyn Cacella|September 28, 2010 As you travel throughout the flat, vast, and mainly treeless landscape of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) near […]
Jack Payne Ready For New Role Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 28, 2010 In June, Jack Payne became the University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, taking […]
Winner’s View: Jerry Newlin On Industry Challenges Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2010 In each of the last three issues, Florida Grower’s Citrus Achievement Award winner Jerry Newlin has addressed several […]
Berry Interesting By Shawn Steed | Alicia Whidden|September 28, 2010 Best Of The Breed For those growers looking for diversification in their operation, one place to look is […]
There’s Value In Growing Together By Bill Braswell|September 28, 2010 The Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) was created in the 1970s with the purpose of promoting the blueberry […]
Virginia Apple Grower Urges Congress To Act On Immigration Reform By Growing Produce Staff|September 27, 2010 Virginia apple grower and former U.S. Apple Association (USApple) chairman Phil Glaize on Friday urged Congress to take […]
