Rough Winter In Store For Much Of The U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|August 19, 2016 The Old Farmer’s Almanac and its competitor The Farmers’ Almanac predict the 2016-2017 winter will be cold for much of the country.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Florida Farmer Takes Fresh Approach To Growing Citrus By Frank Giles|August 18, 2016 New easy-peel, seedless varieties offer market potential.
Trump Campaign Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee Posted by David Eddy|August 18, 2016 Just three of the 64 are directly involved with fruits and vegetables, all three are Californians.
Growth Of California Specialty Citrus Continues To Soar By David Eddy|August 16, 2016 Acreage of mandarin and mandarins is up 83% in past eight years, though navel oranges remain the dominant citrus crop.
First Stab At Florida Citrus Production Predicts Dire Decline Posted by Frank Giles|August 15, 2016 Elizabeth Steger estimates crop will drop by 26%.
Genetic Markers Point Way To Breeding Better Mandarin Oranges Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 15, 2016 Scientists targeting qualitative and quantitative traits that would take tangerines to a new level.
Second Half Of Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Get Hairy Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 12, 2016 After a relatively sluggish start to the campaign, revised forecast foresees increased tropical activity ahead.
Therapeutic Cannabis Culture Taking Off In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2016 Another licensed nursery gets the go-ahead; makes deliveries to patients in need.
Protect Yourself From The Zika Virus [Opinion] Posted by Jack Payne|August 10, 2016 The University of Florida is on the front lines of the battle against mosquito-borne diseases.
Florida Farmers Need Not Sink Amid Algal Bloom Stink [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 In the wake of an algal bloom disaster, growers need to be prepared, proactive, and farm smart. There is much at stake.
Water Quality Win Streak Continues For South Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 Despite record rainfall, producers in the Everglades Agricultural Area again exceed phosphorus reduction standards.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Releases FSMA Special Reports Posted by Christina Herrick|August 8, 2016 Comprehensive reports help readers understand the rules for produce farms and food facilities.
Move Over, El Niño, La Niña To Affect Fall Weather Posted by Christina Herrick|August 5, 2016 U.S. forecast calls for cool, wet conditions in the Northwest; drought to continue in West; warmth in the East; and stormy in the Southeast.
Tips To Prevent Heat-Related Illness Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2016 Heat exposure can cause several illnesses, early treatment and recognition can help prevent life-threatening heat stroke.
Topsy-Turvy Weather Trend Continues In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2016 Seasonal scripts flipped as region reports the 10th driest July on record.
New Facility To Produce Natural Enemy Of Asian Citrus Psyllid Posted by Christina Herrick|August 2, 2016 Insect production greenhouse at Cal Poly Pomona to rear and study Tamarixia radiata wasp.
Zika Fears In Florida Spark War Declaration On Mosquitoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2016 State agriculture commissioner calls for aggressive control efforts amid new local cases involving viral health threat.
NASA: First 6 Months Of Year Warmest To Date Posted by Christina Herrick|August 1, 2016 Scientists at NASA say two key climate change indicators — global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent […]
Florida’s Medicinal Cannabis Venture Officially Open For Business By Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2016 The state’s first dispensary of product comes online in Tallahassee, others waiting for the green light.
Ag Tech Is Hot On Horticulture; Get A Handle On What This Means For You By James C. Sulecki|July 27, 2016 As evidenced by the recent AgTech Summit hosted by Forbes magazine in Salinas, CA, action in precision farming […]