Wet Season Not Going Quietly in the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2017 Above-average rainfall reports pepper parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District while others drier than usual.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
Hurricane Irma After-Effect Catching up to Florida Citrus Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 12, 2017 USDA forecasters serve up second consecutive significant drop in expected orange crop output for stormy season.
Why Lemon Appeal Is Gaining Favor With Florida Growers By Frank Giles|December 12, 2017 HLB tolerance and solid market potential has renewed interest in this cold-susceptible crop.
Reasons You Should Go to the 2018 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|December 11, 2017 A safe haven for hurricane-weary growers and suppliers, annual industry gathering promises to offer up a fresh start.
Scientists on Inside Track to Shut Out Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 7, 2017 Research shows the use of screenhouses may help prevent devastating disease from squeezing the life out of grapefruit, among other selections.
Digital Initiative Tapped to Boost Florida Citrus Consumption Posted by Frank Giles|December 5, 2017 Modern marketing strategy to float orange juice keeps target on Millennial moms.
100 Years of Citrus Research a Reason to Celebrate By Frank Giles|December 4, 2017 UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center reflects on its past and is ready for big breakthroughs in the future.
Florida Citrus Associations Sharpen Focus on Industry Recovery Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2017 Despite a historic storm, growers are rehabbing groves in hopes of setting a better crop next season.
2017 a Standout Year for Florida Agriculture – in More Ways Than One By Paul Rusnak|November 30, 2017 Several themes rose above the rest as defining for the Sunshine State’s specialty crop sector.
Florida Agriculture Hoping for Federal Disaster Relief Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 29, 2017 More than $1 billion being sought to address major crop losses due to Hurricane Irma.
The State of Florida Citrus: Battered, But Not Beaten Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 29, 2017 Annual industry survey shows majority of growers plan to continue to press forward despite a wallop from Hurricane Irma.
Proposed H-2C Law Has Flaws By Frank Giles|November 27, 2017 As lawmakers continue to debate ag labor reform, farmers must deal with the growing reality of a dwindling workforce and crops going unharvested because of it.
Results in After Citrus Bactericides Put to the Test By Ariel Singerman|November 27, 2017 Survey assesses impact of novel grove health treatment on yield one year after implementation.
In All Kinds of Weather, Florida Citrus Folk Stick Together By Shannon Ross Shepp|November 24, 2017 Growers, industry stakeholders, and legislators committed to recovery after Hurricane Irma shakedown.
Is the Water Supply in Florida Headed for Deep Trouble? By Frank Giles|November 21, 2017 The time to act is now to correct an unsustainable path forward.
All Hands on Deck to Point Florida Citrus in the Right Direction By Peter Chaires|November 20, 2017 Enhanced rootstocks, along with better quality cultivars, are buoying the industry until the next big breakthrough.
Alico Overhaul to Cut Citrus Production Expenditures Posted by Frank Giles|November 17, 2017 Company restructuring aims to integrate legacy businesses and reduce input costs significantly.
Sustainable Farming Projects in Florida to Share the Wealth Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 17, 2017 St. Johns River Water Management District grants backing to 12 on-farm plans aimed at resource conservation and nutrient reduction.
Florida Citrus Tree Rehab in Full Swing After the Storm By Frank Giles|November 17, 2017 With Hurricane Irma well in the rear view, growers and researchers hope to work groves back to a productive state as HLB rages on.
USDA Announces Grants to Promote IPM Practices Posted by Christina Herrick|November 14, 2017 Methyl bromide transition, crop protection management among programs funded.
