Seedless Kishu: The Tiny Wonder By Peter Chaires|November 18, 2011 The Mukakukishu (Mukaku) is commonly called the Seedless Kishu. Its fruit is very small, soft, easy to peel, […]Read More
Blueberry Boost Accelerator Continues to Grow New Innovators in Food By U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council|August 1, 2026
Agriculture Labor Reform Now: A Long Overdue Lifeline for the Potato Industry By Mike Wenkel, National Potato Council|July 31, 2026
Liquid Clay Product Shows up Big in Romaine Lettuce Field Trials Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 31, 2026
Medfly Eradication Effort Proves Successful in Northern California By California Department of Food and Agriculture|July 30, 2026
Research Suggests OJ=OK By Growing Produce Staff|November 4, 2011 A new study from the Florida Department of Citrus found drinking orange juice actually made participants feel positive, […]
Citrus Scientists Shine Light On Fungus Problem By Growing Produce Staff|October 27, 2011 Commonly known as green mold and blue mold, respectively, the fungi Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum spoil recently […]
FFAA For Fertile Minds: Lauding Leadership By Mary Hartney|October 24, 2011 Any association is only as good as its leaders. FFAA has been blessed with dedicated professionals elected by […]
FCM Mutual Musings: OJ Tariff Critical To Florida Citrus By Mike Sparks|October 24, 2011 As policymakers continue to discuss free trade pacts, and Brazil’s economy expands by leaps and bounds, it is […]
Farm Labor Crisis: Speak Out, Speak Up, Speak Often By Frank Giles|October 21, 2011 “There has never been a more important time in all my years of working in Florida agriculture for […]
Uncharted Waters By Thomas H. Spreen|October 21, 2011 In my last column, I provided an overview of the citrus industry in China. In this column, we’ll […]
Growing Crops in Florida is Part Toil and Triumph By Paul Rusnak|October 21, 2011 The work that goes into growing crops successfully here in Florida is hard enough. Take away the labor […]
Winner’s View: Maury Boyd On Labor Issues Posted by Christina Herrick|October 21, 2011 This Q&A is the fifth of six installments featuring Florida Grower’s Citrus Achievement Award winner Maury Boyd addressing […]
Medication-Friendly Grapefruit On The Way Posted by A. J. Bussan|October 20, 2011 University of Florida researchers believe within the next few years, they’ll be able to release a grapefruit-pummelo hybrid that […]
USDA Invests $46 Million In Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|October 18, 2011 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is awarding 29 grants across 19 states to develop and share […]
2011-2012 Florida Citrus Crop Outlook Positive Posted by Christina Herrick|October 12, 2011 USDA has released its initial citrus crop forecast for the 2011-2012 season, estimating Florida will produce 147 million […]
USDA Announces Distribution Of Specialty Crop Block Grants Posted by Christina Herrick|October 6, 2011 Tweet Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that USDA will be investing in 55 Specialty Crop Block Grants […]
Organic Trade Association Board Has New Leader Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2011 Matt McLean, president of Uncle Matt’s Organic Inc., has been named the new Board President of the Organic […]
Valent BioSciences Makes Strategic Marketing Move Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 23, 2011 Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC) announced that Rick Melnick has been named the company’s strategic marketing manager in support […]
Scientists Crank Up The Volume On Pest Control Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2011 University of Florida researchers are finding new ways to thwart crop-devouring pests — by being good listeners. High-tech […]
The Great Debate By Frank Giles|September 15, 2011 Anybody who knows anything about Florida citrus knows there has been considerable debate in the approach of how […]
Come See The Future By Peter Chaires|September 14, 2011 The Citrus Plant Improvement Team from UF/IFAS recently released the Sugar Belle mandarin hybrid and the Valquarius early […]
Winner’s View: Maury Boyd On Relevant Research Posted by Christina Herrick|September 14, 2011 This feature is the fourth of six installments featuring Florida Grower’s 2011 Citrus Achievement Award winner Maury Boyd […]
Finding A Fit With Biopesticides By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 1, 2011 Sponsored Editorial Growers are, by nature, stewards of the earth. They have to be; their livelihoods depend on […]
