With population soaring and tourism numbers off the charts, it’s never been more important for Florida growers to make the most of their land.

Earlier this year, U.C. Santa Barbara’s Ashley Larsen and University of British Columbia’s Frederik Noack released an 8-year study on how crop diversity and other landscape features drive insecticide use.

Stage is set for industry organization’s 56th annual luncheon.

Practice generates funds for reinvestment in breeding and makes international producers play by the rules.

First major hurdle cleared in helping growers get back on their feet following Irma.

Florida slips to No. 2 as its orange groves have been decimated by HLB, especially in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

UF/IFAS, Tropicana team up to test promising new, better-tasting varieties that can stand up to deadly disease.

Young farmers needed to fill shoes of the generation of growers nearing the end of their careers.

Power companies in Florida are seeking land to expand their renewable energy footprint.

The Division of Plant Industry is taking action to address pressing budwood needs of growers.

Above-average rainfall reports pepper parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District while others drier than usual.

USDA forecasters serve up second consecutive significant drop in expected orange crop output for stormy season.

HLB tolerance and solid market potential has renewed interest in this cold-susceptible crop.

A safe haven for hurricane-weary growers and suppliers, annual industry gathering promises to offer up a fresh start.

Research shows the use of screenhouses may help prevent devastating disease from squeezing the life out of grapefruit, among other selections.

Modern marketing strategy to float orange juice keeps target on Millennial moms.

UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center reflects on its past and is ready for big breakthroughs in the future.

Despite a historic storm, growers are rehabbing groves in hopes of setting a better crop next season.

Several themes rose above the rest as defining for the Sunshine State’s specialty crop sector.