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Latest USDA crop estimate comes up sour again for growers fighting disease, hurricane, and real estate pressures.
A new regulation due to go into effect June 18 may exacerbate the trucking shortage that’s impacted growers this year. The National Potato Council is petitioning President Trump and the Department of Transportation for revisions and an extension.
Multiple findings of exotic pest push local agriculture officials to launch eradication efforts.
Farmers’ feedback needed to help secure future funding for horticulture programs across the country.
NOAA issues forecast that includes a 75% chance tropical activity will be near or above-normal.
Despite still no cure for the devastating disease, the ongoing concerted effort to keep trees as productive as possible is beyond impressive.
One U.S. industry leader says the importation is disturbing because “already notices have been received regarding fruit fly issues in Argentina. We take these seriously and expect producers in other production areas to respect that concern.”
Crop segments aside, there’s strength, grit, hope, challenge, passion, selflessness, and service that deeply root all involved in this field.
John Whitney offers a guide to USDA’s updated cool tools for all ages and offerings for those new to the ag scene.
After a surprise defeat in the House, the Farm Bill still has life in it. Here’s what you need to watch for (including a possible H-2C revival).
Dr. Richard Beeson’s contributions have positively impacted the industry that sustains the state’s signature crop.
Keep pesticide resistance at bay by mixing up your crop protection recipe.
This is only the second time the notorious peach fruit fly species has been spotted in the Sunshine State.
Congressman Tom Rooney caps off his service to Florida and earns honor by leading the charge to secure much-needed disaster relief funds for growers.
Specialty agriculture interests among those being most challenged by shifting environmental impacts.
Monsanto’s Global Vegetables R&D Lead calls for consumers to embrace the remarkable sustainable advances the growing industry has made, even when they’re happening on non-local, non-organic, large farms.
Annual report shows real estate market firing on all cylinders in the Sunshine State.
While April showers nearly doubled the average rainfall for many counties in the Sunshine State, May is pouring it on.
USDA reels back production estimate for oranges and grapefruit as season is drawing to a close.