Florida Citrus Mutual Shifts into High Gear By Mike Sparks|January 23, 2019 Industry association estimates new farm bill appropriations will exceed $50 million each year.Read More
What is Challenge 250? New Crop Protection Initiative Out to Get Invasive Pests By UF/IFAS News|September 17, 2026
Joanna Parker of Circana to Keynote CEAg World 2026 Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2026
United Phosphorus Inc. Takes on New Name Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2019 Change meant to better incorporate identity and global reach of parent crop protection company.
The Quest for Growing New Hops in Florida Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 17, 2019 Scientists in the Sunshine State and beyond seeking to brew up a variety with shorter photoperiod requirements.
Maintaining a Healthy Commitment to Citrus Starts at the Roots By Peter Chaires|January 17, 2019 Florida budwood registration staff continues to focus on safe plant material for local growers.
Fuel From New Farm Bill Needed for Future Growth in Florida By Paul Rusnak|January 16, 2019 Legislative victories for industrial hemp and citrus both bode well for sustained agribusiness in the years to come.
Who Is the Next Florida Citrus Achievement Award Winner? Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 15, 2019 You help is needed to find and honor a top industry advocate.
Florida Welcomes its First Female Elected as Commissioner of Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 9, 2019 Nikki Fried takes over powerful Cabinet post with ambitious agenda.
Douglas Products Powers up New Plant Health Division Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 3, 2019 Strategic expansion blooms from recent mergers with Growth Products and AgriEnergy Resources.
How the Government Shutdown Affects Agriculture Posted by Carol Miller|January 2, 2019 USDA is sharing which of its functions remain in place and which ones are suspended until the impass ends.
New Year, Fresh Perspective for Florida Agriculture By Paul Rusnak|January 2, 2019 Many are anxious to see what Nikki Fried will bring to the table as she assumes the Sunshine State’s agriculture commissioner post.
A Message for Florida Agriculture: We Will Remain Strong By Adam Putnam|December 31, 2018 Fighting for farmers in the Sunshine State is more than just a job. Outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam knows this well.
2018 Farm Bill Signed, Sealed and Delivered Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 21, 2018 President puts final signature on legislation that includes multiple key programs to benefit growing produce professionals.
Drought Conditions Creep up in Parts of the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2018 Despite above-average rainfall for multiple areas in Florida during November, the dry season is starting to dig in.
Remedy for Water Woes Requires All Hands on Deck By Frank Giles|December 19, 2018 Best management practices beyond the farm just might help Florida get a handle on the big challenge of quality and supply of its most precious resource.
How Florida Citrus is Growing Through Paradigm Shift By Peter Chaires|December 14, 2018 Nurseries, growers, and researchers are working hard to learn how to restore the short fruit supply created by HLB.
Government Agencies Make Waves With New Definition for WOTUS Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 11, 2018 USDA chief praises announcement from EPA and Army Corps of Engineers; hails clarification in controversial Waters of the United States rule.
What Hurricanes Teach Us About Forecasting Plant Diseases By Steven T. Koike, TriCal Diagnostics|December 11, 2018 Scientific advancements can help growers prepare for worst-case scenarios.
Growing Under Cover a Big Deal for Florida Citrus By Frank Giles|December 11, 2018 Dundee Citrus Growers Association develops largest citrus under protective screen planting in the U.S.
Florida Hops Are Making Way in More Than Just Craft Beer By Richard M. Smith|December 10, 2018 Versatility of the alternative crop is allowing growers, brewers, and other retailers to crack open new opportunities.
Major Agriculture Advocate Honored by Minor Crop Farmer Alliance Posted by Frank Giles|December 7, 2018 Retiring Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Vice President Dan Botts served as longtime MCFA Technical Committee Chairman.
