South Florida Medfly Threat Quashed Posted by Christina Herrick|July 6, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) […]Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Florida Citrus Mutual Tabs Officers For Upcoming Season By Growing Produce Staff|June 30, 2011 Florida Citrus Mutual’s Board of Directors recently elected officers for the 2011-12 season. Vic Story, president of Story […]
Playing the Wading Game with Clean Water By Mary Hartney|June 21, 2011 Clean water issues dominated discussion when FFAA hit the halls of Congress this spring. A torrent of concerns […]
Winner’s View: Maury Boyd On Effective Spray Protocol Posted by Christina Herrick|June 21, 2011 This Q&A series is the first of six installments featuring Florida Grower’s 2011 Citrus Achievement Award winner Maury […]
Water Water Everywhere in Florida By Paul Rusnak|June 21, 2011 Given Florida’s geographic location, anybody from the outside looking in would think our fine state would be sitting […]
SMR Farms Making Smart Use Of Water Resources By Frank Giles|June 21, 2011 Schroeder Manatee Ranch (SMR) spreads across 31,000 acres of land east of I-75 in Manatee and Sarasota counties. […]
The Great Wide Open: Advanced Citrus Production Systems By Arnold Schumann|June 21, 2011 During the past two years, the open hydroponics (OH) method of crop production has been intensively studied for […]
Let’s Set the Record Straight About the Dirty Dozen By Lisa Lochridge|June 21, 2011 Health issues get an inordinate amount of news coverage these days. Today’s consumers are interested in all things […]
It’s Time To Invest In Florida Citrus By Mike Sparks|June 21, 2011 Think about it: Just seven years ago, the Florida citrus industry produced 242 million boxes of oranges. This […]
Florida Orange Forecast Holds Serve By Growing Produce Staff|June 9, 2011 The latest Florida all orange forecast, at 140 million boxes (6.30 million tons), is unchanged from the May […]
New Deals Pump Up Florida’s Global Grid Program Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced expansions to its international marketing efforts. Retailers Forum and […]
Q&A With Jackie Burns By Growing Produce Staff|May 18, 2011 In April, Jack Payne, University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, announced Jackie Burns’ […]
Go Your Own Way By Paul Rusnak|May 18, 2011 There are times I can do or say no wrong (at least in my mind, anyway). Of course, […]
The Demanding Side Of Citrus By Larry Parsons|May 18, 2011 Over the past few months, growers have been pleased that processed orange prices have been more than $1.60 […]
On A Mission By David Hall|May 18, 2011 Areawide management of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a hot topic among many citrus growers and researchers. […]
Daring To Be Different By Frank Giles|May 18, 2011 In the spring of 2006, something was not looking right in McKinnon Corporation’s Orange Hammock grove near Felda. […]
Florida Orange Estimate Takes Tumble Posted by Christina Herrick|May 11, 2011 USDA released its May orange crop forecast for the 2010-2011 season, showing a 2 million box reduction bringing […]
Study: Insecticide Resistance Developing In Asian Citrus Psyllid By Growing Produce Staff|May 9, 2011 In Florida’s war against citrus greening, producers face a new threat — the insects they’re fighting are becoming […]
Citrus Research Banking On A Boost By Growing Produce Staff|May 9, 2011 As a show of support for one of the state’s largest industries, the Florida Legislature included $2 million […]
Seasonal Dollars And Sense By Thomas H. Spreen|April 20, 2011 As the 2010-2011 season begins to wind down, it is useful to take a look back and try […]
