Value of Bactericides Under Florida Citrus Sector’s Microscope By Ariel Singerman|July 10, 2017 Preliminary results of the unique HLB management method indicate many factors left to consider.Read More
Practical Solutions Are Bringing Precision Agriculture Closer to Earth By James C. Sulecki|July 10, 2017 Growing the budding ag-tech sector to maturity likely will require a deeper meeting of the minds between technologists and agriculturists.
Farming for Online Sales Will Require Growers to Reboot By Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2017 Modern agriculture might not be for everyone, but it’s here to stay. Embrace it.
Florida Struggling to Stay Afloat in Wake of Drought Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 5, 2017 In one month’s time, parts of the Sunshine State have gone from water shortage warnings to a high-water emergencies.
Give Tech Companies the Expertise They Lack [Opinion] By Carol Miller|July 5, 2017 One problem with many agricultural technology start up companies is that no one on staff has a farming background. That’s easy enough to fix. Volunteer your expertise.
Want Labor-Saving Harvest Equipment? Collaborate. By Carol Miller|July 5, 2017 Innovation and technology start with growers working with their peers and manufacturers.
New Project to Promote Water Security for Florida and Georgia Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2017 With the help of five-year, $5 million USDA grant, stakeholders will learn what it takes to better preserve precious resource.
Last Chance for New Operations to Sign Up for Ag Census Posted by Carol Miller|June 28, 2017 The Census of Agriculture, which takes place every five years, guides federal, state, and county level decisions on policies affecting growers.
Felony Charges in Beehive Thefts Posted by Carol Miller|June 28, 2017 The men accused of heading up an operation to steal and re-sell beehives, Pavel Tveretinov and Vitaliy Yeroshenko, […]
Label Expanded for Low-Volatility, Water-Based Insecticide Posted by Christina Herrick|June 27, 2017 Fight against Huanglongbing gets new weapon as Abamex label now includes citrus, grapes, pome, stone fruit, and strawberries.
Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference Takes Aim at HLB By Frank Giles|June 27, 2017 Education program focuses on managing the disease with available tools and tactics.
Technology Boom Boosting Farm Life to a New Level [Opinion] By Frank Giles|June 22, 2017 Whether it is human genetics or genetics applied to plants, knowledge is growing at a dizzying pace.
Study Suggests Modern Beekeeping Gives Varroa Mites Ideal Conditions to Spread Posted by Christina Herrick|June 21, 2017 Parasite has adapted, thrived with colonies in modern hives.
Storm Runoff May Recharge Aquifers and Your Crops Posted by Carol Miller|June 21, 2017 A new study hints that tapping into storm water during dry years does more than increase water table levels.
First Case of Deadly Citrus Disease Confirmed in Alabama Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 21, 2017 State agriculture officials taking action to assess and stop the spread of HLB.
Help Consumers Read past Negative Headlines About Orange Juice By Shannon Ross Shepp|June 21, 2017 When it comes to this liquid sunshine, there are plenty of positives to point out.
$9M in Grants Allocated to Address Ag Water Resources Issues Posted by Christina Herrick|June 19, 2017 Projects that focus on drought stress, flooding, water quality, and postharvest use are among awardees.
How to Get the Most out of Growing Citrus Under Protective Screen Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2017 2017 Citrus Achievement Award winner Ed Pines provides insider information on unique production method.
Florida Growers Seeking to Strike Citrus Gold By Peter Chaires|June 19, 2017 Varieties showing HLB tolerance giving growers hope, sparking more questions.
Make Way for Life-Saving Science on Your Farm [opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2017 While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.