How To Gain Insight On Florida’s New Citrus Planting Incentives Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 6, 2016 Series of workshops scheduled for growers seeking details about available programs.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Minding Mosaic: Trust Is A Precious Commodity By Mary Hartney|October 4, 2016 We as an industry need to figure out ways to be engaged, to keep the discussions productive, and the solutions science-based.
$56M Available For Organic Research, Local Food; $48.1M For Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2016 USDA announces funding to bolster local, regional food systems and address long-term solutions in productions.
Winter Is Coming, And It Could Get Wicked Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 29, 2016 Forecast sees heightened freeze threat for Florida citrus; frequent snow to blast Northeast.
Celebrate National Farmer’s Day Every Day By Lisa Lochridge|September 29, 2016 Florida agriculture has a compelling story to tell every day, but what better time to tell it than National Farmer’s Day?
Presidential Candidates Comment On Agricultural Issues Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 26, 2016 Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump weigh in on a number of topics of concern to growers.
Florida Sugarcane Industry Strengthening From Within Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 26, 2016 Pot sweetens with promotions for three executive staffers of the state’s Growers Cooperative.
Hope Growing Around Bactericides As A Citrus Greening Solution Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 26, 2016 Citrus Achievement Award winner Marty McKenna is optimistic about new approach to staving off HLB.
Senate Committee Report Says WOTUS Reforms Needed Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2016 A report issued from the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee says federal agencies overreach their authority […]
Citrus Tax Incentive A Big Step Closer To Fruition Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2016 U.S. House vote ends in landslide of support for emergency legislation, which allows growers to immediately expense the cost of planting new trees.
Preventative Control Rules Now In Effect For Large Businesses Posted by Christina Herrick|September 20, 2016 Facilities employing 500 or more people must meet new standards.
EPA Says Glyphosate Not Likely To Cause Cancer Posted by Christina Herrick|September 20, 2016 Paper says herbicide not carcinogenic at doses relevant for human health risk assessment.
Is Citrus Ready To Break Out Of The Bubble? By Peter Chaires|September 20, 2016 Opportunity for enhanced data collection process at variety display days could give breeding and research teams a leg up in vetting sensible selections.
American Agricultural Exports Could Feel Sting From Strong Dollar By Frank Giles|September 19, 2016 Despite headwinds, the U.S. remains the most stable economy in the world.
August Was The Hottest In 136 Years Posted by Christina Herrick|September 17, 2016 The extended heat wave continues a streak of 11 consecutive months of record-setting temperatures.
What The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Means Thus Far Posted by Christina Herrick|September 15, 2016 The deal, subject to regulatory approval, would create the world’s largest agriculture company.
Support Strong For Emergency Citrus Legislation Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2016 Proposed bill that would increase fruit production figures through tax code tweaks passes first test in U.S. House Ways and Means Committee approval.
Bayer Acquires Monsanto After Months Of Negotiations Posted by Frank Giles|September 14, 2016 Mega-Merger sealed with $66 billion all-cash transaction.
Can CRISPR Carry Agriculture Innovation To The Next Level? By Frank Giles|September 13, 2016 Game-changing technology allows targeted gene modification to fight diseases like citrus greening.
Historic Farmworker Overtime Law Approved By David Eddy|September 12, 2016 California legislation, the first of its kind in the nation, is reviled by grower groups who say it will actually do economic harm to farmworkers.